Nouns 3 Flashcards
(50 cards)
Hand
✅ Meaning: el (hand)
Usage Examples:
• Elini yıkadın mı?
(Did you wash your hand?)
• Elim çok soğudu.
(My hand is very cold.)
• Elini kaldır, sana bir şey soracağım.
(Raise your hand, I have a question for you.)
Note:
“El” refers to the hand, the body part at the end of the arm, used for holding, touching, and manipulating objects. It is also important for communication, such as waving or signaling.
Tooth
✅ Meaning: diş (tooth)
Usage Examples:
• Dişimi fırçaladım.
(I brushed my tooth.)
• Dişim ağrıyor.
(My tooth hurts.)
• Diş hekimine gitmem gerek.
(I need to go to the dentist.)
Note:
“Diş” refers to a tooth, one of the hard structures in the mouth used for chewing food. Teeth are also essential for speaking and maintaining oral health.
Hair
✅ Meaning: saç (hair)
Usage Examples:
• Saçını çok güzel şekillendirmişsin.
(You’ve styled your hair very nicely.)
• Saçlarım uzun ve kahverengi.
(My hair is long and brown.)
• Saçımı kesmeye karar verdim.
(I decided to cut my hair.)
Note:
“Saç” refers to hair, the strands growing from the scalp. It is an important part of personal appearance and is often styled in various ways.
Makeup
✅ Meaning: makyaj (makeup)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün makyaj yapmadım.
(I didn’t do makeup today.)
• Makyaj yapmak çok zaman alıyor.
(Doing makeup takes a lot of time.)
• Ona makyaj yapmak için bazı malzemeler aldım.
(I bought some products to do makeup for her.)
Note:
“Makyaj” refers to makeup, the cosmetic products used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face. This can include foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow, and other beauty products.
Bathroom
Bath
✅ Meaning: banyo (bathroom, bath)
Usage Examples:
• Banyoya girmeliyim, çok terledim.
(I need to take a bath; I’m very sweaty.)
• Banyo çok temiz.
(The bathroom is very clean.)
• Banyoda sabun ve şampuan var.
(There is soap and shampoo in the bathroom.)
Note:
“Banyo” can refer to a bathroom, the room used for personal hygiene, or a bath, the act of washing oneself in water. It is a common word used in Turkish for both contexts.
Shoe
✅ Meaning: ayakkabı (shoe)
Usage Examples:
• Yeni ayakkabılarımı çok beğendim.
(I really like my new shoes.)
• Ayakkabılarımı çıkarıp içeri girebilir miyim?
(Can I take off my shoes and come inside?)
• Ayakkabılarımda çok rahatım.
(I’m very comfortable in my shoes.)
Note:
“Ayakkabı” refers to a shoe, an item of footwear that covers and protects the feet. It can be made from various materials and is worn for different occasions, from casual to formal.
Mirror
✅ Meaning: ayna (mirror)
Usage Examples:
• Aynada kendime baktım.
(I looked at myself in the mirror.)
• Aynada saçımı düzelttim.
(I fixed my hair in the mirror.)
• Banyoda büyük bir ayna var.
(There is a large mirror in the bathroom.)
Note:
“Ayna” refers to a mirror, a reflective surface typically made of glass. Mirrors are commonly used for checking one’s appearance or for decorative purposes.
Wondering
Strolling
Sightseeing
✅ Meaning: gezme (wandering, strolling, sightseeing)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün biraz gezme zamanı!
(It’s time for some sightseeing today!)
• Gezme ve keşfetmeyi seviyorum.
(I love wandering and exploring.)
• Akşam sahilde gezme yapacağız.
(We will go for a stroll on the beach in the evening.)
Note:
“Gezme” is derived from the verb “gezmek” (to wander, travel, stroll). It refers to the act of moving around for leisure, exploration, or sightseeing. It is often used casually to talk about going out for a walk or visiting new places.
Walking
A walk
✅ Meaning: yürüyüş (walking, a walk, a hike, march)
Usage Examples:
• Sabahları yürüyüş yaparım.
(I go for a walk in the mornings.)
• Bu park yürüyüş için çok güzel.
(This park is great for walking.)
• Dün doğada uzun bir yürüyüş yaptık.
(Yesterday, we went on a long hike in nature.)
Note:
• “Yürüyüş” comes from the verb “yürümek” (to walk).
• It can refer to a casual walk, a fitness walk, a hike, or even a protest march depending on the context.
Journey
Trip
Travel
✅ Meaning: Yolculuk → Journey, trip, travel
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Usage Examples:
• Bu yaz uzun bir yolculuk yapacağım. (I will go on a long journey this summer.)
• Yolculuk çok yorucuydu. (The trip was very tiring.)
• Yolculuk sırasında manzara çok güzeldi. (The scenery was beautiful during the journey.)
• Yolculuk ne zaman başlayacak? (When will the trip start?)
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Note:
• Yolculuk refers to the act of traveling or a journey, usually covering a longer distance, and it can be used for both short and long trips.
Gym
✅ Meaning: Gym → Spor salonu (in Turkish), fitness center, or gymnasium
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Usage Examples:
• Spor salonuna üye oldum. (I joined the gym.)
• Her gün spor salonuna gidiyorum. (I go to the gym every day.)
• Spor salonunda çalışmak sağlıklıdır. (Working out at the gym is healthy.)
• Bugün spor salonuna gitmek istemiyorum. (I don’t want to go to the gym today.)
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Note:
• Spor salonu is the commonly used term for “gym” in Turkish. Gym can refer to a fitness center or a place where you go to work out and exercise.
• The word “gymnasium” (a term used in English) might also be understood, but spor salonu is the more specific term in Turkish.
Shirt
✅ Gömlek → Shirt (noun)
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Example Sentences:
📌 Bu gömlek çok güzel.
(This shirt is very nice.)
📌 Yeni bir gömlek aldım.
(I bought a new shirt.)
📌 Beyaz gömlek giymeyi seviyorum.
(I like wearing white shirts.)
Department store
✅ Mağaza → Store / Shop (noun)
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Example Sentences:
📌 Yeni bir mağaza açıldı.
(A new store has opened.)
📌 Bu mağaza çok pahalı.
(This store is very expensive.)
📌 Hangi mağazadan alışveriş yaptın?
(Which store did you shop from?)
Colour
✅ Renk → Color / Colour (noun)
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Example Sentences:
📌 En sevdiğim renk mavidir.
(My favorite color is blue.)
📌 Bu elbisenin rengi çok güzel.
(The color of this dress is very nice.)
📌 Hangi renk olsun?
(Which color should it be?)
Seller
✅ Meaning: satıcı (seller)
Usage Examples:
• Satıcı ürün hakkında çok bilgi verdi.
(The seller gave a lot of information about the product.)
• Bu dükkanın satıcısı çok nazikti.
(The seller of this shop was very polite.)
• Satıcı, indirimli fiyatları açıkladı.
(The seller announced the discounted prices.)
Note:
“Satıcı” refers to a seller, the person who sells goods or services. It can also be used to describe someone working in a store or a vendor.
White
✅ Meaning: beyaz (white)
Usage Examples:
• Beyaz bir elbise giydim.
(I wore a white dress.)
• Beyaz kuşlar gökyüzünde uçuyordu.
(White birds were flying in the sky.)
• Beyaz zambaklar çok güzel kokuyor.
(White lilies smell very nice.)
Note:
“Beyaz” is the Turkish word for the color white. It can be used to describe objects, clothes, animals, or anything that is white in color.
Beige
✅ Meaning: bej (beige)
Usage Examples:
• Bej rengi duvarlar evimi çok ferah gösteriyor.
(The beige-colored walls make my house look very spacious.)
• Bej renkli bir elbise giydim.
(I wore a beige dress.)
• Bej tonlarında bir halı almak istiyorum.
(I want to buy a carpet in beige tones.)
Note:
“Bej” refers to the color beige, a light, yellowish-brown color. It is commonly used in fashion, interior design, and to describe neutral or soft colors.
Blue
✅ Meaning: mavi (blue)
Usage Examples:
• Mavi gökyüzünü çok seviyorum.
(I love the blue sky.)
• Mavi bir araba almak istiyorum.
(I want to buy a blue car.)
• Mavi deniz çok güzel.
(The blue sea is very beautiful.)
Note:
“Mavi” is the Turkish word for the color blue. It can be used to describe various things that are blue, such as the sky, water, clothes, and more.
School
✅ Meaning: okul (school)
Usage Examples:
• Okula gitmek için erken kalktım.
(I woke up early to go to school.)
• Okuldan sonra sinemaya gideceğiz.
(We will go to the cinema after school.)
• Okul çok güzel bir binaya sahip.
(The school has a very beautiful building.)
Note:
“Okul” refers to an educational institution where people go to study, such as primary, secondary, or high school. It can also refer to places where learning or training takes place.
Yellow
✅ Meaning: sarı (yellow)
Usage Examples:
• Sarı bir elbise giydi.
(She wore a yellow dress.)
• Sarı yapraklar sonbaharda düşer.
(Yellow leaves fall in autumn.)
• Sarı ışık yandığında dikkatli ol.
(Be careful when the yellow light is on.)
Note:
“Sarı” is the Turkish word for the color yellow, and it’s used to describe anything that is yellow in color, from clothes and objects to lights and natural elements.
Green
✅ Meaning: yeşil (green)
Usage Examples:
• Yeşil bir tişört aldım.
(I bought a green t-shirt.)
• Yeşil ışıkta geçebilirsin.
(You can go at the green light.)
• Orman yeşil ağaçlarla dolu.
(The forest is full of green trees.)
Note:
“Yeşil” is the Turkish word for green, used to describe color in nature, clothing, traffic lights, and more.
Profession
Occupation
✅ Meaning: meslek (profession / occupation)
Usage Examples:
• Senin mesleğin ne?
(What is your profession?)
• O, öğretmenlik mesleğini çok seviyor.
(She loves the teaching profession.)
• Bir meslek sahibi olmak istiyorum.
(I want to have a profession.)
Note:
“Meslek” refers to a job, profession, or career that a person is trained for and performs regularly. It can be used for both manual and intellectual occupations.
Singer
✅ Meaning: şarkıcı (singer)
Usage Examples:
• O çok ünlü bir şarkıcı.
(She is a very famous singer.)
• Şarkıcı sahneye çıktı.
(The singer came on stage.)
• Gençken şarkıcı olmak istiyordum.
(I wanted to be a singer when I was young.)
Note:
“Şarkıcı” comes from “şarkı” (song) + the suffix ”-cı” (one who does), meaning “one who sings”. It refers to someone who performs songs, either professionally or as a hobby.
Artist
✅ Meaning: sanatçı (artist)
Usage Examples:
• O çok yetenekli bir sanatçı.
(She is a very talented artist.)
• Sanatçılar sergi açtı.
(The artists opened an exhibition.)
• Sanatçı olmak için çok çalışmak gerekiyor.
(You need to work hard to become an artist.)
Note:
“Sanatçı” comes from “sanat” (art) + ”-çı” (doer), meaning “someone who creates or performs art”. It can refer to painters, sculptors, musicians, actors, or any creative professional in the arts.