Turkish Word of the Day
para
/PA-ra/ • noun — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: money; the medium of exchange (coins and banknotes) used to buy goods and services
Examples
- Bunu almak için yeterli param yok.
(I don't have enough money to buy this.) - Para biriktirmek istiyorum.
(I want to save money.) - Bana biraz para ödünç verebilir misin?
(Can you lend me some money?)
Synonyms
- nakit
- sermaye
Para is the basic, everyday word for money in Turkish. Use it for cash, amounts you carry, or general talk about finances. 'Nakit' specifically means cash, while 'sermaye' is more formal and means capital (as in business capital).
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