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Hayranlık

Hayranlık Admiration [ Hahy-rahn-luhk ] NounA feeling of deep respect

Çocuk

Çocuk Child [ Cho-jook ] NounA young human being who

Tebessüm

Tebessüm Smile (as in a smile) [ Teh-behs-soom ] NounA

Yıldız

Yıldız Star [ Yuhl-duhz ] NounA luminous celestial body composed

Teşekkür

Teşekkür Thank you [ Teh-shek-koor ] NounAn expression of gratitude

Aşk

Aşk Love [ Ah-shk ] NounA deep affection and emotional

Hatıra

Hatıra Memory [ huh-TI-rah ] NounSomething remembered from the past;

Evlilik

Evlilik Marriage [ Ev-lee-lick ] NounA legally recognized union between

Görüşmek

Görüşmek To meet [ Guh-roosh-mehk ] VerbThe act of coming

Sevimli

Sevimli Cute [ Seh-veem-lee ] AdjectiveAttractive in a delicate or

Rüya

Rüya Dream [ Roo-yah ] NounA series of thoughts, images,

Marş

Marş March [ Marsh ] NounA piece of music with

Deneyim

Deneyim Experience [ Deh-ney-eem ] NounKnowledge or skill gained from

Güzellik

Güzellik Beauty [ Guh-zel-leek ] NounA combination of qualities that

Tatil

Tatil Vacation [ Tah-teel ] NounA period of time devoted

Yürüyüş

Yürüyüş Walk [ Yoo-roosh ] NounThe action of walking, typically

Kitap

Kitap Book [ Kee-tahp ] NounA written or printed work

Şarkı

Şarkı Song [ Shar-kuh ] NounA musical composition with lyrics

Yemek

Yemek Food [ Yeh-mek ] NounAny substance consumed to provide

Dansöz

Dansöz Belly dancer [ Dahn-sohz ] NounA female dancer who

Barış

Barış Peace [ Bah-resh ] NounA state of tranquility, calmness,

Hayal

Hayal Dream (as in aspiration) [ Hah-yahl ] NounA cherished

Başarı

Başarı Success [ Bah-shah-ruh ] NounThe accomplishment of an aim

Renk

Renk Color [ Renk ] NounThe property possessed by an

Gülümseme

Gülümseme Smile [ Goo-looms-meh ] NounThe act of curving one’s

Kütüphane

Kütüphane Library [ Koo-too-fah-neh ] NounA place where books, periodicals,

Keşif

Keşif Discovery [ Keh-sheef ] NounThe act of finding or

Gül

Gül Rose [ Gool ] NounA fragrant and colorful flower

Anıt

Anıt Monument [ Ah-neet ] NounA structure, typically large and

Şans

Şans Luck [ Shans ] NounA force that brings good

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