Menüyü

Menüyü is the accusative singular form of the Turkish noun menü, meaning “the menu.” In Turkish, the accusative case marks a definite direct object and is formed with suffixes that harmonize with the stem’s vowels, often using a buffer consonant -y- when the stem ends in a vowel. As a result, the nominative menü becomes menüyü in the accusative singular.

Etymology and usage context: The Turkish word menü is borrowed from Western European languages, commonly attributed to French menu or the German Menü, and was adopted into Turkish with the same meaning: a list of dishes or items available. The form menüyü reflects Turkish orthography and vowel harmony, incorporating the accusative suffix while preserving the stem’s final vowel.

Morphology and related forms: Beyond the accusative singular menüyü, related forms include the nominative singular menü, the accusative plural menüleri, the dative version menüye, the genitive menünün, the locative menüde, and the ablative menüden. Plural agreement in the sentence governs the appropriate suffix sequence, for example: “Garson bana menüyü verdi” (The waiter gave me the menu) versus “Garson bana menüleri gösterdi” (The waiter showed me the menus).

Usage notes: Menüyü is commonly used in dining, hospitality, or any context where a specific menu is the object of discussion or action. The term is widely understood in Turkish-speaking communities and remains standard in written and spoken Turkish.

See also: Menu (Turkish); Turkish noun cases; Turkish loanwords.