düşünce vs fikir
Turkish word comparison
Listen to düşünce
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| düşünce | fikir |
|---|---|
dü-SHUN-jeh noun | fi-kir noun |
| Thought; an idea or opinion in someone’s mind. | an idea, opinion, or viewpoint |
How they differ
Fikir is broader and more everyday than düşünce when you mean an opinion or a proposed idea. Düşünce can also refer to the act of thinking itself or a more abstract train of thought, while fikir usually points to a specific, expressible idea.
When to use each
When to use düşünce: Use düşünce when you mean a mental thought process, a line of thought, or an abstract notion in the mind.
When to use fikir: Use fikir when you mean a concrete idea, personal opinion, or suggestion that can be stated directly.
Side-by-side examples
- Bu düşünce beni gece boyunca uyutmadı.
(This thought kept me awake all night.) - Bu proje için güzel bir fikrim var.
(I have a good idea for this project.)
Register & nuance: Fikir is very common and neutral in everyday speech, while düşünce is slightly more abstract and can sound a bit more reflective or intellectual.