Turkish Word of the Day
kitap
/ki-TAP/ • noun — 2nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: book (a bound written or printed work)
Examples
- Bu kitap ilginç.
(This book is interesting.) - Dün kitapçıdan yeni bir kitap aldım.
(I bought a new book from the bookstore yesterday.) - Sınav için o kitabı tekrar okumalıyım.
(I should reread that book for the exam.)
Synonyms
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Kitap is the common, general word for a book in Turkish and can refer to any printed or digital book. It's used in everyday expressions like 'kitap okumak' (to read a book), 'kitapçı' (bookstore), and 'kitaplık' (bookshelf). 'Roman' specifically means 'novel', and 'eser' is a more formal term for a work or piece of writing.
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | kitap | book; a written or printed work consisting of page... |
| 2026-07-15 | evet | yes; an affirmative response |
| 2026-07-14 | güzel | beautiful; nice; pleasant |
| 2026-07-13 | anlamak | to understand; to grasp the meaning of something |
| 2026-07-12 | arkadaş | friend; a person you have a close or friendly rela... |
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