Turkish–English dictionary

basmak

(transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine.

basmakalıp

Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.

basmakalıp söz

A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).

başmakçı

A person who makes shoes.

başörtüsü

A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

başpapaz

The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

başparmak

The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

başparmak çıkıntısı

(pathology) A bump or bulge on the first joint of the big toe caused by the swelling of a sac of fluid under the skin.

başpiskopos

A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

başpiskoposluk

(Christianity) A group of dioceses administered by an archbishop

Basra

A port city in southeastern Iraq.

başrahibe

A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

başrahip

The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

başsağlığı

(countable, usually, in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

başsız

Without a head (body part).

başta

Before anything else; firstly.

başta olmak üzere

Initially, at first, at the very start.

baştan çıkarmak

(transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile).

baştan çıkarmaya çalışmak

(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.

baştan savma yapmak

(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

Bastille

A former fortress and prison in Paris, France, the storming of which in 1789 began the French Revolution.

bastırma

(sports) In wrestling, karate (etc.), a type of hold that can result in strangulation.

bastırmak

(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.

baston

(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path

başucu

(astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.

başucu noktası

(astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.

basur

A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.

başvurmak

(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

başvuru

An act of addressing oneself to a person or group; a discourse or speech, or a record of this. [from 17th c.]

başvuru yapmak

(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.

başvurusu

(law) A notice requesting a postponement of a court proceeding.

başyazı

An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.

batak

An area of wet (water-saturated), spongy (soft) land, often with trees, generally a rich ecosystem for certain plants and animals but ill-suited for many agricultural purposes. (A type of wetland. Compare marsh, bog, fen.)

bataklık

(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)

baterist

(musician) One who plays the drums.

batıl inanç

A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way.

batıl inançlara inanan

Susceptible to superstitions.

batın

(anatomy) The cavity of the belly, which is lined by the peritoneum, and contains the viscera; often restricted in humans to the part between the diaphragm and the commencement of the pelvis, the remainder being called the pelvic cavity. [from early 17th c.]

batıni

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.

batırmak

(transitive) To ruin (something), often to the point of defamation.

batkı

Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

Batlamyus

A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

batmak

(intransitive) To become bankrupt; to go into liquidation.

Batman

A province in the Black Sea region, in northern Turkey.

batmazlık

The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.

batsça

A Northeast Caucasian language of the Nakh family, spoken in Georgia.

battaniye

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

bavul

A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.

Bavyera

A historic region, former duchy, former kingdom, and modern state of Germany; the modern state includes parts of historical Swabia and Franconia as well as historical Bavaria.

bay

(North America, Philippines, formerly or traditionally UK) Abbreviation of Mister.

bayağı

(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

bayağı turna

Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

bayan

(often disparaging or sarcastic) Used in a mock title to point out some quality, or alleged quality, of a girl or woman.

bayat

Tasting or smelling rancid.

baybay

Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

baygın baygın bakmak

(transitive, intransitive) To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.

baygınlık

(rare) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

bayi

Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

bayılma

The act of fainting, syncope.

bayılmak

(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

bayındır

Characterized by success.

baykuş

Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

bayrak

(internet slang, ACG) An indication that a certain outcome or event is going to happen, deduced not logically or causally, but as a pattern in a piece of media. Chiefly used in video games and adjacent media, especially visual novels, it is typically described as being raised or set by the plot or words of a character.

bayrak direği

A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

bayrak gemisi

(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.

bayram

Ellipsis of Eid al-Fitr.

baytar

A medical doctor who treats non-human animals.

baz

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

bazalt

(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

bazen

(idiomatic) Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

bazilika

(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

bazı

(euphemism, preceded by "a") Used to denote that the speaker is referring to a specific person or thing that they do not want to name directly, implying that the listener should infer the identity of the referent.

bazısı

A certain number, at least two.

BBC

(preceded by “the”) Initialism of w:British Broadcasting Corporation.

BDSM

Sexual or non-sexual practices or activities involving bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism, or acts of domination and submission.

BDT

Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States.

be

The name of the Latin-script letter B/b.

be mübarek

(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

Beatles

An extremely successful and influential British rock music quartet that operated primarily in the 1960s.

bebek

A small figure resembling a human being that is used as a toy.

bebek arabası

(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

bebek balık

Young fish; fishlings.

bebek bezi

(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, out of convenience, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

bebek formülü

(countable, uncountable) Ellipsis of infant formula, drink given to babies to substitute for mother's milk.

bebek karyolası

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

bebek tulumu

(US) A one-piece garment for an infant or small child, generally worn over a diaper.

Beç

A state of Austria, including the city, within the state of Lower Austria.

beceri

(now, rare) Preparedness for some task; resourcefulness; skill, ability. [from 16th c.]

becerikli

Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

beceriksiz

(idiom) Clumsy; awkward; not dextrous.

beceriksizce boyamak

(intransitive, transitive) To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

beceriksizlik

Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

bedava

Without needing to pay.

bedbin

Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

beddua

A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

beddua etmek

To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

bedel

That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

beden

(countable) The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]

bedevi

A member of nomadic Arab tribes dwelling in the desert.

beğenmek

(transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

begüm

a high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia

behemot

(Bible) A great and mighty beast which God shows to Job in Job 40:15–24.

bej

A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool.

bekâr

(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

bekâret

The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

bekçi

A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

bekçi evi

A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

bekçi kabini

A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

bekçi kulübesi

A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

bekleme

The act of looking forward to a future event

beklemede

Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.

beklemek

(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

beklendik

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

beklenen

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

beklenmedik

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

bekletmek

(intransitive) To delay, to wait.

beko loder

(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Ellipsis of backhoe loader: A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket. The tractor combines a front-end loader/loader (component) and an excavator/digger (component).

bektaşi üzümü

A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

bel

The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips.

bela

An event resulting in great loss.

bela okumak

To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

belagat

The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

Belarus

A country in Eastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Belarus. Capital and largest city: Minsk.

Belçika

A country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Official name: Kingdom of Belgium. Capital and largest city: Brussels.

Belçikalı

Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people.

belediye

A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

belediye başkanı

(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

belediye reisi

(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

belediye yönetmeliği

(often, in the plural) A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.

Belfast

The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland.

belge

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

belgebilim

The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

belgelemek

To record in documents.

belgelenmiş

(linguistics) Of words or languages, proven to have existed by records.

belgeliklemek

(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

belgesel

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

belgesel film

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

belgi

(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.

belginlik

The property of being lucid; lucidness.

Belgrad

The capital city of Serbia; the former capital of Yugoslavia; the former capital of Serbia and Montenegro.

Belgrat

The capital city of Serbia; the former capital of Yugoslavia; the former capital of Serbia and Montenegro.

belirgin

Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

belirginlik

A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.

belirlemek

(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.

belirli

Having been determined but not specified.

belirme

The arising of emergent structure in complex systems.

belirsiz

Open to multiple interpretations.

belirsiz bir şekilde

In a vague manner.

belirsizlik

(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

belirti

An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.