Ankara Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæŋkɝə

ANG-kuh-ruh

UK

ˈaŋkərə

ANG-kuh-ruh

Definition

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, located in the central part of the country.

Usage & Nuances

"Ankara" is a proper noun, always capitalized in English. It refers specifically to the Turkish capital and is rarely used for anything else.

• Spanish: Ankara
• Portuguese (BR): Ancara
• Portuguese (PT): Ancara
• Chinese (Simplified): 安卡拉
• Chinese (Traditional): 安卡拉
• Hindi: अंकारा
• Arabic: أنقرة
• Bengali: আঙ্কারা
• Russian: Анкара
• Japanese: アンカラ
• Vietnamese: Ankara
• Korean: 앙카라
• Turkish: Ankara
• Urdu: انقرہ
• Indonesian: Ankara

Example Sentences

Ankara is the capital of Turkey.

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My friend lives in Ankara.

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It snows in Ankara in winter.

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Have you ever visited Ankara?

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Ankara is less crowded than Istanbul.

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Many embassies are located in Ankara.

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