You can listen to the original track on platforms like Apple Music or view the lyrics on StarMaker . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Mahmut Tuncer - BAKKAL AMCA ام ام نعم. YouTube·Poll Production Bakkal Amca – Song by Mahmut Tuncer - Apple Music
Listen to Bakkal Amca by Mahmut Tuncer on Apple Music. 1992. Duration: 2:40. Apple Music How to Make Delicious Persian Halva: Step-by-Step Guide Mahmut Tuncer Bakkal
The song follows a comedic call-and-response format between a child (or customer) and a local grocer ( bakkal ). It humorously lists ingredients needed to make a cake (halva), with the grocer answering "Yes, yes" ( Amma amma, evet ) to every item. Famous Lyrics & Dialogue You can listen to the original track on
The song's popularity stems from its rhythmic dialogue, which roughly translates to: "Bakkal Amca?" (Uncle Grocer?) Grocer: "Yes, yes?" ( Efendim? ) Customer: "Do you have flour?" ( Unun var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! ) Customer: "Do you have sugar?" ( Şekerin var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! ) Customer: "Do you have oil?" ( Yağın var mı? ) Grocer: "Yes, yes!" ( Var var! ) YouTube·Poll Production Bakkal Amca – Song by Mahmut
Mahmut Tuncer is known as the "King of Halay" (a traditional folk dance), and this song is often played at weddings and celebrations to get people dancing.
"Then why don't you make a cake/halva?" ( Ne duruyorsun? Helva yapsana! ) Cultural Impact
Because the lyrics list the basic ingredients for Turkish Halwa , the song is often used as a playful background track for cooking tutorials for desserts like Gajar Ka Halwa or traditional Turkish flour halva.