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Definition of Turkish - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languagesofficial language of Turkey and Northern Cyprus
- Turkish is taught in schools across Turkey.
2.
peopleperson from Turkey
- A Turkish visited our school today.
Adjective
1.
culturerelated to the language spoken in Turkey
- He is learning Turkish at school.
2.
nationalityrelating to Turkey or its people
- She enjoys Turkish cuisine.
Expressions with Turkish
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thick, absorbent cotton towel
She wrapped herself in a plush Turkish towel after her bath.
steam bath with washing, massage, and cold water
He enjoyed a relaxing Turkish bath after work.
domestic cat with a long, silky coat
The Turkish Angora is known for its elegant appearance.
coffee made by boiling finely ground beans in a pot
She served Turkish coffee after dinner.
historical empire founded by Ottoman Turks in the 13th century
The Turkish Empire was a dominant force in Europe.
area in Turkey famous for its historical sites and natural beauty
Many tourists visit the Turkish Riviera to explore ancient ruins and enjoy the scenery.
type of tobacco originally grown in Turkey, known for its aromatic qualities
Many premium cigarettes are made using Turkish tobacco for its unique flavor.
jelly-like sweet flavored with flower essences
Turkish delight is often flavored with rosewater.
domestic cat breed with white body and colored head and tail
The Turkish Van is known for its swimming ability.
state on the island of Cyprus, only recognized by Turkey
Turkish Cyprus declared independence in 1983.
self-declared state on Cyprus recognized only by Turkey
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared independence in 1983.
Origin of Turkish
Middle English, from Old French turc + -ish (pertaining to)
Terms with Turkish included in their meaning
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turkish food
spit-roasted meat in bread with salad and sauce
history
high-ranking Turkish military officer or governor
language
dialect of Turkish spoken in Cyprus
currency
former Turkish silver coin worth 1/120 of a piastre
culture
traditional pipe used in Turkish culture
measurement
former Turkish unit of weight
Turkish garment
long loose garment with narrow sleeves worn by Turks
Turkish weight
historical Turkish weight between 1.5 and 3.5 grams
history
interpreter for Arabic and Turkish languages
region
turkish province encircling a historic city near the greek border
Turkish bath
bathing establishment like a Turkish bath
terrorism
Turkish terrorist group opposing secular government
politics
Turkish militant Islamist organization
language
Romance language derived from Old Spanish, influenced by Hebrew and Turkish
tobacco
type of pungent Turkish tobacco
food
small appetizer dishes served in Middle Eastern, Greek, or Turkish cuisine
history
Turkish leader who founded the Republic of Turkey and served as president
geography
capital city of Cyprus, divided into Greek and Turkish sectors
treat
sweet Turkish candy made with starch, sugar, and flavorings
music
stringed musical instrument used in Turkish music
historical dynasty
member of a Turkish dynasty ruling parts of Asia
history
connected to the medieval Turkish dynasty that ruled parts of Asia
royal home
sultan's palace, especially in the Turkish empire
place
southern Turkish city on a major river near Adana
Examples of Turkish in a sentence
She is fluent in both English and Turkish. A Turkish won the international chess tournament. The Turkish shared stories of their homeland. The Turkish alphabet has unique characters. She translated the document from Turkish to English. They visited a traditional Turkish bath.
Turkish music filled the room.
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- French:turc, Turc, ...
- German:Türkisch, türkisch, ...
- Italian:turco, della lingua turca, ...
- Spanish:turco, de Turquía, ...
- Portuguese:turco, da língua turca, ...
- Chinese:土耳其语, 土耳其语的, ...
- Japanese:トルコ語, トルコ語の, ...
- Arabic:لُغَة تُرْكِيّة, تُرْكِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:טוּרְקִית, תּוּרְכִּית, ...
- Russian:Турецкий язык, турецкий язык, ...
- Ukrainian:турецька мова, турецька, ...
- Hindi:तुर्की भाषा, तुर्की भाषाई, ...
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