Synonyms for

Turkish

Verb / ˈtɜ:kɪʃ / Another word for turkish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to Turkey or its people or language.

Synonyms & similar words

turkish Turkic Ottoman Anatolian Turk Turkey Istanbul Bursa Izmir Ankara Istanbulite Turcoman Turkestan Turki Erdogan Ataturk Gul Davutoglu Erdem Tugrul Yilmaz

Synonyms by register

Formal

Ottoman Anatolian

Literary

Osmanli

Antonyms

western european greek armenian bulgarian serbian

Common collocations

  • Turkish coffee
  • Turkish delight
  • Turkish bath
  • Turkish language
  • Turkish lira
  • Turkish cuisine
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish flag

Word family

noun Turkey
adjective Turkish

Usage note

While 'Turkish' primarily refers to the people and culture of Turkey, it can also be used to refer to the Turkish language. Be mindful of potential confusion with 'Turkey' the country.

Example sentences

  1. The Turkish flag has a red background and a white crescent moon and star.
  2. I learned some Turkish words to communicate with my Turkish friend.
  3. Turkish coffee is very strong and delicious.
  4. My favorite Turkish dish is baklava.
  5. Istanbul is a beautiful city in Turkey.

Quotes

  • The Turks have a very rich culture and history.
  • Istanbul is the city of two continents, bridging Europe and Asia.
  • Turkish cuisine is one of the richest in the world.

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