Turkish · Travel & Places
Şehir
City
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large town.
Example
İstanbul büyük bir şehir.
Istanbul is a big city.
Etymology
'Şehir' has its roots in Arabic, and the word entered Turkish through Persian influence. It denotes an urban area and has been used for centuries in various cultural texts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Şehir' is used in both spoken and written Turkish, in formal contexts like government and planning as well as in everyday discussions.
Literary Heritage
Found in numerous literary works, including folk tales and poetry that describe urban life.