Turkish · Numbers & Time
Dakika
Minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Example
Beş dakika sonra gelirim.
I will come in five minutes.
Etymology
'Dakika' comes from Arabic 'دقيقة' (daqīqah), also introduced during the Ottoman era, reflecting the linguistic exchange between Arabic and Turkish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dakika' is commonly used in both spoken and written Turkish in various contexts, suitable for formal and informal situations, with universal understanding.