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euphemism in Turkish

euphemism in Turkish is örtmece, öfemizm — euphemism means a mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

euphemism in Turkish

örtmece
noun
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
öfemizm
noun
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
öfemizm
noun
(countable) A word or phrase that replaces another in this way.
örtmece
noun
(countable) A word or phrase that replaces another in this way.

What does "euphemism" mean?

  1. noun A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
    ""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died.""
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euphemism in a sentence

  • "Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."
  • Calling layoffs "restructuring" is a classic corporate euphemism.

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What is "euphemism" in Turkish?

"euphemism" in Turkish is örtmece, öfemizm. euphemism means: A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

How do you use "euphemism" in a sentence?

Example: ""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."" In Turkish, "euphemism" is örtmece, öfemizm.

Are there other ways to say "euphemism" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "euphemism": örtmece, öfemizm.

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