turkish
/'tə:kiʃ/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to the country of Turkey, its people, or its culture: Describes anything originating from or associated with the Republic of Turkey.
- Of or relating to the Turkic language spoken in Turkey: Describes the specific language used in Turkey.
Noun:
- The Turkic language spoken by the people of Turkey: The official language of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
Examples
- Adjective:
- We enjoyed traditional Turkish coffee. (We enjoyed coffee prepared in the traditional way of Turkey.)
- She bought a beautiful Turkish carpet. (She bought a carpet made in Turkey.)
- Noun:
- He is learning to speak Turkish. (He is learning the language of Turkey.)
- The document was translated from English into Turkish. (The document's language was changed from English to the language of Turkey.)
Advanced Usage
- "Turkish bath": A type of steam bath or public bathing establishment with origins in the culture of the Ottoman Empire.
- After the hike, they relaxed in a Turkish bath.
- "Turkish delight": A family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar, often flavored with rosewater, lemon, or nuts.
- The box was filled with assorted Turkish delight.
Variants and Related Words
- Turk (noun): A native or inhabitant of Turkey.
- Turkey (noun): The country in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Ottoman (historical context, relating to the Ottoman Empire).
- Noun: (No direct synonym for the language name)
Related Phrases
- Turn Turk (archaic idiom): To convert to Islam; to change one's allegiance or character drastically.
- In the old story, the pirate captain was said to have turned Turkish.
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
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Turkish towels
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Noun
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a Turkic language spoken by the Turks
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