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Ladino; the five-hundred-year-old language of Istanbul

One of the oldest languages of Istanbul, Ladino has a 550-year history in Istanbul. Ladino is the common name used

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Sabah

Sabah Morning [ Sah-bah ] NounThe time of day between

Gezi

Gezi Trip [ Geh-zee ] NounA journey or excursion, especially

Hayal

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

Denizkızı

Denizkızı Mermaid [ Deh-neez-kuh-zuh ] NounA mythical sea creature with

Keşif

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

Gözlük

Gözlük Glasses [ Guhz-look ] NounA pair of lenses set

Deneyim

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

Gül

Gül Rose [ Gool ] NounA fragrant and colorful flower

Yenilik

Yenilik Innovation [ Yeh-nee-leek ] NounThe introduction of something new,

Yıldız

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

Teşekkür

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

Dansöz

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

Rüya

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

Uykusuz

Uykusuz Sleepless [ Oo-ykoo-sooz ] AdjectiveUnable to sleep or experiencing

Şarkı

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

Dostluk

Dostluk Friendship [ Dohs-tlook ] NounThe state of being friends;

Macera

Macera Adventure [ Mah-cheh-rah ] NounAn exciting or daring experience

Yemek

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

Başarı

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

Güldeste

Güldeste Bouquet of flowers [ Gool-des-teh ] NounA decorative arrangement

Görüşmek

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

Gülümseme

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

Sevimli

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

Kütüphane

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

Mutluluk

Mutluluk Happiness [ Moot-loo-look ] NounThe state of being happy;

Hüzün

Hüzün Melancholy [ Hoo-zoon ] NounA feeling of deep sadness

Gülüş

Gülüş Laughter [ Goo-loosh ] NounThe sound or action of

Kahve

Kahve Coffee [ Kah-veh ] NounA popular caffeinated beverage made

Deniz

Deniz Sea [ Deh-neez ] NounA large body of saltwater

Tatil

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

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