Turkish–English dictionary

Togo

A country in West Africa. Official name: Togolese Republic.

tohum

(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.

tok

(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.

toka

A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

tokalamak

To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun sense 1); hence (obsolete) , to fasten (something) in any way.

tokalaşma

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

tokat

(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

tokatlamak

(transitive) To give a slap to.

tökezlemek

(intransitive) To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

tökezletmek

(transitive, obsolete) To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict.

toklu

An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).

tokluk

The state of being satiated.

tokmak

A wooden mallet, used by a courtroom judge, or by a committee chairman, struck against a sounding block to quieten those present, or by an auctioneer to accept the highest bid at auction.

tokmakçı

A man who has a sexual relationship with a woman from whom he receives payment; a prostitute.

toksik

(toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

toksiklik

The quality or degree of being toxic.

tokuşturmak

(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

Tokyo

A prefecture and capital city of Japan.

tolerans

(uncountable, obsolete) The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance. [15th–19th c.]

töm

(science) Any member of the kingdom Animalia of multicellular organisms that are usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing them from plants and fungi) and which derive energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (further distinguishing them from plants).

tombala

Used by players of bingo to claim a win.

tomboy

A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

tomurcuk

A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.

ton

(chiefly, _, US) A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.

ton balığı

Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.

toner

Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.

Tonga

A country and archipelago of Polynesia in Oceania. Official name: Kingdom of Tonga. Capital and largest city: Nuku'alofa.

Tonga Krallığı

A country and archipelago of Polynesia in Oceania. Official name: Kingdom of Tonga. Capital and largest city: Nuku'alofa.

tonik

Cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face.

tonlama

(linguistics) The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.

tonoz

An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.

top

A formal dance.

topak

A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food. [from 1810s]

topal

(especially, of an, animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.

topçuluk

An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.

toplak

(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

toplam

A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

toplama

(set theory, topology, analysis) A set of sets; used because such a thing is in general too large to comply with the formal definition of a set.

toplamak

(transitive) To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.

toplanmak

(intransitive) To congregate, or assemble.

toplantı

A meeting or gathering.

topluca

Completely, wholly, or without exception.

topluluk

(countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.

toplum

(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.

toplumsal

Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

topografi

The features themselves; terrain.

topografik

Of or relating to topography.

toprak

(chiefly, US) Soil or earth.

toprak-konducu

One who occupies a building or land without title or permission. [from 1788]

topraklamak

(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.

toptancı

A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

toptancılık

(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

topuz

A roll of hair worn at the back of the head.

Tor

(Norse mythology, and, paganism) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.

torba

A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.

torbalamak

(transitive) To put into a bag.

töre

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

töre bilimi

(uncountable, rare) Moral philosophy, the branch of philosophy which studies the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil.

toreador

(bullfighting) A bullfighter, especially one on horseback.

tören

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

törenle açmak

To initiate or usher in (something, as a (significant) course of action, development, organization, or period of time) with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; also (loosely) , to begin or commence (something); to start.

törensel

Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.

torf

Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

torik

Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna, but smaller. [from 16th c.]

tork

(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torlamak

(transitive) To catch by means of a net.

torna

(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.

tornacı

A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.

tornalamak

To shape with a lathe.

tornavida

A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

Toronto

The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city Canada.

Torontolu

A native or inhabitant of Toronto.

Toros Dağları

A mountain range in southern Anatolia, almost 4000 metres high and running parallel to the Mediterranean coast

Toroslar

A mountain range in southern Anatolia, almost 4000 metres high and running parallel to the Mediterranean coast

torpido

(automotive) A compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard, that usually has a door and can be locked, intended to hold gloves, papers, etc.

törpü

A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.

törpü sesi

The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.

törpülemek

(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.

tortu

(chemistry) A solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution.

torun

A child of someone's child.

tosbağa

(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).

Toskana

An administrative region of Italy, located north of Lazio and south of Emilia-Romagna.

Toskanalı

A native or inhabitant of Tuscany, Italy.

tost

(North America) A cheese sandwich typically toasted or fried in butter.

totalitarizm

A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totaliter

Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totaliterlik

A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totem

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

Toulouse

The capital city of Haute-Garonne department and of the larger Occitania region, France.

Tours

A city, the largest in the region of Centre-Val de Loire, France and the capital of Indre-et-Loire department.

tövbe etmek

(theology, intransitive) To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.

toy

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

toygar

Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.

toynak

The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

toyun

(obsolete, uncommon) A baron or lesser nobleman, as opposed to greater ones

toz

(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.

tozlu

Covered with dust.

Trablus

The capital city of Libya, originally three separate settlements known as Oea, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna.

Trablusgarp

The capital city of Libya, originally three separate settlements known as Oea, Sabratha, and Leptis Magna.

Trablusşam

A city in Lebanon, originally jointly administered by the three cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Aradus.

Trabzon hurması

The orange fruit of any of various species of trees in the genus Diospyros, especially Diospyros kaki (the kaki or Japanese persimmon) or Diospyros virginiana (the wild American persimmon), which is sweet when ripe and astringent when immature.

tradisyon

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

trafik

Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.

trafik belgesi

(UK) A record of the ownership, and licensing of a motor car.

trafo

(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling; primarily used to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows the most appropriate voltages for power generation, transmission and distribution to be chosen separately.

trajedi

A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

trajik

Causing great sadness or suffering.

trake

(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

trakea

The trachea.

traktör

(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

Trakya

A historical region of Southeast Europe, now divided between Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.

trambolin

A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

trampet

A tubular drum with skins stretched over the top and bottom, and having a set of chains that can be applied to the bottom skin to create a rattling sound.

trance

(uncountable, music genre) Ellipsis of trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).

tranş

(finance, transitive) To divide into tranches.

transatlantik

(geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

transdüser

A device that converts energy from one form into another.

transfer

(uncountable) The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

transfer etmek

(transitive) To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.

transformatör

(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling; primarily used to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows the most appropriate voltages for power generation, transmission and distribution to be chosen separately.

Transilvanya

A historical region in western Romania.

transistör

(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.

transkripsiyon

(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.

transliterasyon

(linguistics, translation studies) The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.

transparan

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

trapez

A swinging horizontal bar suspended at each end by a rope, used by circus artists.

travma

Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.

tren

A mechanical (originally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]

trend

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

treyler

An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc., that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.

triaj

(medicine) The process of sorting patients so as to determine the order in which they will be treated (for example, by assigning precedence according to the urgency of illness or injury).

tribün

The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.

trigonometri

(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

triloji

A set of three connected works, usually dramas, literary pieces, films, or musical compositions, all related by theme, characters, or setting.

trilyon

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard.

trimestır

(now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]

trimestıral

Occurring once every quarter year (three months); taking place quarter-yearly.

tripod

A three-legged stand or mount.

triportör

A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

Troçki

A surname.

trol

(originally, Scandinavian, _, mythology, now, also, European folklore) a giant supernatural being, especially a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]

troll

(by extension, originally, Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion. [from late 20th c.]

trollemek

(figurative, originally, Internet slang) To post irrelevant or inflammatory statements in an online discussion in an attempt to start a heated argument or to derail a conversation, either for one's personal entertainment or as part of an organized political campaign. [from late 20th c.]

trombon

A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

tromboz

(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

trompet

(brass instrument) A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

tropika

(geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

tropikal

(dated) Pertaining to, involving, or of the nature of a trope or tropes; figurative, metaphorical.

tröst

A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.

Troya

(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.