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İsim

Name

Beginnernoun

Definition

A word by which a person is known.

Example

İsmin ne?

What is your name?

Etymology

'İsim' comes from the Arabic word 'اسم' (ism), meaning 'name'. This Arabic influence reflects the integration of language and culture in the region.

How & Where It’s Used

'İsim' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in daily speech as well as written forms, including legal documents and literature.

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