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Ev

House / Home

Beginnernoun

Definition

A building where people live.

Example

Evimiz çok büyük.

Our house is very big.

Etymology

'Ev' has its origins in Old Turkic and has remained remarkably consistent in meaning through the centuries, found in many cognates across Turkic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Ev' is commonly used in spoken and written forms, suitable for all contexts and registers, universally understood throughout Turkey.

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