turk
word
/ˈtɝk/
turk
/ˈtɜːk/
turk
Definition
A Turk is a person from Turkey or of Turkish nationality.
Usage & Nuances
'Turk' refers to people from Turkey; always capitalized in English. It can be used both as a noun and as part of 'Turkish' (the adjective/language). Using 'Turk' to refer to someone must be respectful and factual; avoid using it in stereotypes.
Spanish: turco - persona de TurquíaPortuguese (BR): turco - pessoa da TurquiaPortuguese (PT): turco - pessoa da TurquiaChinese (Simplified): 土耳其人Chinese (Traditional): 土耳其人Hindi: तुर्क - तुर्की का नागरिकArabic: تركي - شخص من تركياBengali: তুর্ক - তুর্কি (জাতিসত্তা/জাতীয়তা)Russian: турок - турчанкаJapanese: トルコ人Vietnamese: người Thổ Nhĩ KỳKorean: 터키인Turkish: TürkUrdu: ترکIndonesian: Orang Turki
Example Sentences
He is proud to be a Turk.
basic
My friend is a Turk from Ankara.
basic
Did you know she's actually a Turk, not Greek?
natural
A Turk lives in Istanbul.
basic
It's not easy being a Turk abroad; people ask so many questions.
natural
All his family members are proud Turks who keep their traditions alive.
natural