Nine bir, yemesi var, iki kişi, yetmesi var
What seems insufficient alone becomes enough when shared
Literal translationIf you say one, there's eating; if two people, there's sufficiency
Usage contextEmphasizes Turkish hospitality and sharing culture
Frequencyoccasional
Example
Gel beraber yiyelim, nine bir yemesi var, iki kişi yetmesi var.Modern usage
Used to encourage sharing food/resources
Similar English proverb
Sharing is caring