Turkish · Family & People

Komşu

Neighbor

Beginnernoun

Definition

A person who lives nearby.

Example

Komşularımız çok nazik.

Our neighbors are very kind.

Etymology

'Komşu' has its roots in Old Turkic and refers to 'surrounding folk,' symbolizing community connections and relationships.

How & Where It’s Used

'Komşu' is used in both formal and informal contexts and applies to spoken and written language. It is found universally in Turkey.

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