Turquía (en. Türkiye)

/turˈki.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A country located between Europe and Asia, known for its rich history and culture.
Turkey is famous for its historical architecture, such as the Hagia Sophia.
Turquía es famosa por su arquitectura histórica, como la Hagia Sophia.
A sovereign state with a diverse population and a significant cultural heritage.
It is a great honor to visit Turkey and learn about its culture.
Es un gran honor visitar Turquía y conocer su cultura.
The country of origin of Turkish cuisine, famous for its kebabs and baklava.
I love the food from Turkey, especially the dürüm.
Me encanta la comida de Turquía, especialmente el dürüm.

Etymology

The name 'Turkey' comes from the French 'Turquie', which refers to the Turks and their land.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Traveling to Turkey
To take a trip to the country of Turkey.
Viajar a Turquía
Turkish culture
A set of customs, traditions, and artistic expressions from Turkey.
Cultura turca
Turkish cuisine
The dishes and recipes that originate from Turkey.
Cocina turca

Related Words

Istanbul
The largest city in Turkey, famous for its history and culture.
Istanbul
Ankara
The capital of Turkey.
Ankara
Cappadocia
A region in Turkey known for its rock formations and hot air balloons.
Cappadocia

Slang Meanings

Turkish
To refer to someone from Turkey in a colloquial manner.
Para referirse a alguien de Turquía de manera coloquial.
Raki
A popular alcoholic drink in Turkey.
Una bebida alcohólica popular en Turquía.