Turkish · Adjectives

Çirkin

Ugly

Beginneradjective

Definition

Unpleasant to look at.

Example

Bu bina çok çirkin.

This building is very ugly.

Etymology

'Çirkin' comes from the Proto-Turkic root meaning 'ugly' or 'offensive', maintaining its negative connotations in modern usage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Çirkin' is used primarily in informal contexts to describe physical appearance or behavior in both spoken and written forms, without significant regional variations.

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