türlü

Türlü is a Turkish term meaning "mixed" or "of various kinds." It functions as an adjective used to describe things that consist of several different kinds, types, materials, or flavors. The word comes from tür, meaning "kind" or "type," with the suffix -lü, which indicates possession or inclusion, roughly translating to "having many kinds."

In everyday language türlü appears in phrases such as türlü yemek (mixed dish), türlü sebze (mixed vegetables), or türlü çorbası (mixed soup). In Turkish and Balkan culinary traditions, türlü is also the name of a dish that comprises a mixture of vegetables cooked slowly with tomatoes and sometimes meat or legumes; recipes vary by region. The dish is akin to stews or ragouts in other cuisines and is valued for its balance of flavors and adaptability to seasonal produce.

Beyond food, türlü is widely used to describe mixed collections or assortments, such as türlü meyveler (assorted fruits) or türlü çiçekler (a bouquet containing different kinds of flowers). The term is common in Turkish lexicon and appears in literature, media, and everyday speech as a descriptor for diversity or variety.