buluşma vs toplantı
Turkish word comparison
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| buluşma | toplantı |
|---|---|
bu-LUSH-ma noun | toh-plahn-tuh noun |
| a meeting or appointment, especially when people come together at a planned time | a meeting, session, or gathering held for a purpose |
How they differ
Toplantı is broader and more formal than buluşma. It is often used for work, school, official, or organized meetings, while buluşma also commonly suggests a personal rendezvous or arranged get-together.
When to use each
When to use buluşma: Use buluşma when you mean an arranged meeting or getting together, especially in a more personal or neutral everyday sense.
When to use toplantı: Use toplantı when the meeting is organized, agenda-based, or connected to work, school, or an institution.
Side-by-side examples
- Yarın akşam bir buluşmam var.
(I have a meeting/get-together tomorrow evening.) - Yarın akşam bir toplantım var.
(I have a meeting tomorrow evening.)
Register & nuance: Toplantı is more formal and standard, especially in professional and institutional contexts.
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