turks
word · lemma: turk
Definition
'Turks' refers to people from Turkey or those of Turkish descent. It can also denote the ethnic group native to Turkey and some other regions.
Usage & Nuances
'Turks' is the plural of 'Turk'; always capitalized as it refers to a nationality or ethnic group. Used in both historical and modern contexts. Do not confuse with 'Turkey' (the country) or 'turkey' (the bird). Can sometimes be used informally for Turkish people in general.
Spanish: turcosPortuguese (BR): turcosPortuguese (PT): turcosChinese (Simplified): 土耳其人Chinese (Traditional): 土耳其人Hindi: तुर्कArabic: أتراكBengali: তুর্কি জাতি - তুর্কিরাRussian: туркиJapanese: トルコ人Vietnamese: người Thổ Nhĩ KỳKorean: 터키인들Turkish: TürklerUrdu: ترکIndonesian: orang Turki
Example Sentences
Some Turks live abroad for work or study.
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Throughout history, the Turks have influenced both Europe and Asia.
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Many Turks live in Istanbul.
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The Turks speak Turkish.
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The Turks celebrate many traditional festivals.
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I met a group of friendly Turks at the festival last year.
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