adj

Turkish

TUR-kihsh

adj

Of or relating to Turkey, its people, culture, or language.

"They visited a Turkish bath during their trip to Istanbul."

noun

The official language of Turkey.

"She has been learning Turkish for two years."

How to Use Turkish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Turkey or its language.

Common pairings

Turkish coffee Turkish delight speak Turkish

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Formed from "Turk" plus the adjective suffix "-ish"; a doublet of "turquoise," which comes from the same root via French.