Turkish–English dictionary

kahvaltı

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

kahvaltı etmek

(dated) To eat breakfast; to eat the first meal of the day after a night of not eating or to conclude any period of fasting by consuming food.

kahvaltı yapmak

(intransitive) To eat the morning meal.

kahve

(countable) A serving of this beverage.

kahve makinesi

Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

kahveci

A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

kahvehane

A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

kahverengi

Having a brown colour.

kahverengileşmek

(intransitive) To become brown.

kahya

The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

kaide

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

kâinat

(archaic) The Earth, the sphere of the world.

kaka

(slang) Excrement.

kakadu

A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s]

kakaş

(colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.

kakım

A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest of North America); its dark brown fur turns white in winter, apart from the black tip of the tail.

kakmak

(transitive) To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.

kakofoni

(music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.

kakofonik

Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

kaktüs

(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

kâkül

(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

kal

(metallurgy) The process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore.

kalabalık

Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming.

kalacak yer sağlamak

(transitive) To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile.

kalacak yer vermek

(transitive) To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile.

kalafat çekmek

To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

kalamar

(cooking) Squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings.

kalan

(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

kalan, artan (yemek)

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

kalaşnikov

The Soviet-built 1947 Kalashnikov assault rifle or any similar rifle built to this design.

kalay

(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.

kalaylamak

(transitive) To cover with tin.

kalbi kırık

(idiomatic) Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.

kalbur

A device with a mesh, grate, or otherwise perforated bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.

kalburcu

(rare) One who sifts.

kalburlamak

To strain, sift or sort using a sieve.

kalça

(usually, in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum, and the top of the legs.

kaldıraç

A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).

kaldıraç kuvveti

A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.

kaldırım

(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

kaldırımcılık

(countable) A theft from a shop during trading hours.

kaldırmaç

A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

kaldırmak

(transitive) To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

kale

A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

kaleci

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

kalem

A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.

kalem ucu

The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.

kaleme almak

(transitive) To write (an article, a book, etc.).

kaleme vermek

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]

kalender

Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

kalfa

A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.

Kali

(Hinduism) A male demon, lord of Kali Yuga and the nemesis of Kalki, tenth avatar of Vishnu.

kalibraj

(technology) The act of calibrating something.

kalibrasyon

(technology) The act of calibrating something.

kalibre

The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.

kalifiye

Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

Kaliforniya

The most populous state of the United States. Capital: Sacramento. Largest city: Los Angeles.

kaliko

(textiles) A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

kalinis

A small brown-and-black bird of species Charadrius morinellus, of the plover family. [from 15th c.]

kalitatif

Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.

kalite

(uncountable) Level of excellence.

kaliteli

(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.

kaliteli şarap

(attributively) Of or relating to a vintage, or to wine identified by a specific vintage.

kalıcı

Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

kalıcılaştırmak

(transitive) To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.

kalıcılık

(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being persistent.

kalımsız

Transient, fleeting or ephemeral.

kalın

(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

kalın bağırsak

(chiefly, medicine) A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

kalınlaşmak

(intransitive) To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

kalınlaştırmak

(transitive) To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

kalıntı

(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

kalıp

A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

kalıplaşmış yargı

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

kalıtyazı

(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

kalkan

(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

kalkan duvarı

(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

kalkınma

(chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.

kalkış

(aerospace) The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.

kalkmak

(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.

kalkülüs

(uncountable, often, definite, the calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject.

Kalküta

The capital city of West Bengal, India, formerly known in English as Calcutta.

kalleş

Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance. [from late 16th c.]

Kalliope

(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.

kalmak

(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.

kalmış

(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

kalorifer

(of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

kalp

(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.

kalp ağrısı

Emotional distress or pain, often caused by a loved one or their absence.

kalp atışı

One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

kalp pili

(hence, medicine) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.

kalpak

A kind of cap from Turkic countries, with a high crown.

kalpsiz

Unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive.

kalpten

In a cordial, warm, friendly or heartfelt manner.

kalsit

(mineral) A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble.

kalsiyum

The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

kaltak

A sexually immoral woman.

kalye

The water-soluble part of wood ash, used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer (chemically speaking, an impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) mixed with other potassium salts).

kalyon

A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

kalyoncu

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

kam

A Native American shamanistic healer.

kama

(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

kambiyo ajanı

A stockbroker.

Kamboçya

A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Kingdom of Cambodia. Capital: Phnom Penh. Former name: Kampuchea.

kambur

A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

kamçı

(biology) In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.

kamçı yaralanması

(countable) The lash of a whip.

kamçılama

Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.

kamçılamak

(transitive) To hit with a whip.

kamelya

Any plant of the genus Camellia, shrubs and small trees native to Asia; Camellia japonica is the most popular as a garden plant; Camellia sinensis is the tea plant.

kamer

The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

kamera

(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

kameraman

Somebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.

kameriye

A shady, leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods.

Kamerun

A country in Central Africa. Official name: Republic of Cameroon. Capital: Yaoundé. It also claims Ambazonia.

kamil

Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

kamış

A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

kamp

A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

kamp ateşi

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

kampanya

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

kampçı

A person who camps, especially in a tent etc.

kampçılık

(uncountable) The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.

kampüs

The grounds or property of a school, college, university, business, church, or hospital, often understood to include buildings and other structures.

kamu

(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

kamu denetçisi

An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

kamyon

(countable, uncountable, US, Canada, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods; (in Malaysia/Singapore) a such vehicle with a closed or covered carriage.

kan

A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.

kan bağı

A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.

kan banyosu

Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.

kan çanağı gibi

(of the eyes) Reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels.

kan davası

A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

kan dolaşımı

The continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system; bloodstream.

kan rengi

Of a deep vivid red color.

kana kana içmek

To drink or imbibe with vigour or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large draughts. [from mid-16th c.]

kana susamış

Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.

kanaat

A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief. [from 16th c.]

Kanada

A country in North America. Capital: Ottawa. Largest city: Toronto.

Kanada İngilizcesi

(informal) The English language (spoken or written) as used in Canada; Canadian English.

Kanadaca

(informal) The English language (spoken or written) as used in Canada; Canadian English.

Kanadalı

Of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its culture, or people.

kanal

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

kanalizasyon

A pipe or channel, or system of pipes or channels, used to remove human waste and to provide drainage.

kanama

The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.

kanamak

(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.

kanara

A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc. [Early 19th century.]

kanarya

(countable, uncountable) A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

kanat

(sports) An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

kanatlanmak

(transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.

kanatlı

Having wings.

Kanatlıat

(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky, near the vernal equinoctial point, representing the winged horse. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the asterism of the Great Square of Pegasus.