Turkish Word of the Day
özgüven
oz-GÜ-ven • noun — 18th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: self-confidence; trust in oneself and one's abilities
Examples
- Yeni işinde özgüveni çok yüksek.
(He/She has very high self-confidence in the new job.) - Özgüven, insanın konuşmasını kolaylaştırır.
(Self-confidence makes it easier for a person to speak.) - Çocuklara küçük yaşta özgüven kazandırmak önemlidir.
(It is important to help children gain self-confidence at a young age.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- güvensizlik
- çekingenlik
This word is commonly used in everyday Turkish when talking about confidence, personal development, school, work, or social situations. It is a positive, practical word used in both casual and formal contexts.
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