Istanbul Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪstɑnˈbuɫ

iss-tahn-BOOL

UK

ˌɪstænˈbʊl

iss-tan-BUUL

Definition

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, known for its rich history and location spanning both Europe and Asia.

Usage & Nuances

'Istanbul' is always capitalized as it is a proper noun. It refers specifically to the city in Turkey, not the country or the region. Common phrases: 'in Istanbul', 'from Istanbul', 'Istanbul airport'. Do not use 'the' before 'Istanbul'.

• Spanish: Estambul
• Portuguese (BR): Istambul
• Portuguese (PT): Istambul
• Chinese (Simplified): 伊斯坦布尔
• Chinese (Traditional): 伊斯坦堡
• Hindi: इस्तांबुल
• Arabic: إسطنبول
• Bengali: ইস্তানবুল
• Russian: Стамбул
• Japanese: イスタンブール
• Vietnamese: Istanbul
• Korean: 이스탄불
• Turkish: İstanbul
• Urdu: استنبول
• Indonesian: Istanbul

Example Sentences

I live in Istanbul.

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Istanbul is a big city.

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Many people visit Istanbul every year.

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I'm flying to Istanbul next week for work.

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Have you ever been to Istanbul? The food is amazing there.

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Traffic in Istanbul can be pretty heavy during rush hour.

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