Turkish Word of the Day
para
/PAH-rah/ • noun — 27th of May, 2026
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Meaning: money; currency; funds
Examples
- Masada biraz para var.
(There is some money on the table.) - Kira için yeterli para biriktiriyorum.
(I'm saving enough money for the rent.) - Fiyatlar arttı, para yetmiyor.
(Prices have risen; the money isn't enough.)
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Para is the everyday word for money in Turkish. Use it for cash, general funds, or when talking about prices and saving. In more formal contexts you might hear sermaye (capital) or in casual speech nakit (cash).
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