kapı vs geçit
Turkish word comparison
Listen to kapı
Listen to geçit
| kapı | geçit |
|---|---|
/ka-PI/ noun | //ɟeˈt͡ʃit/ (geh-CHEET)/ noun |
| door; an entrance or barrier that opens and closes | passage or passageway; a corridor or route connecting two places |
How they differ
Geçit denotes a passage or corridor (or a geographic pass) that connects spaces and often implies a route or thoroughfare; it does not specifically mean a movable door like kapı.
When to use each
When to use kapı: Prefer kapı when referring to the door as an object (hinges, knob, opening/closing).
When to use geçit: Prefer geçit when referring to a passageway, corridor, or a narrow route (including a mountain pass) rather than a door panel.
Side-by-side examples
- Kapı gıcırdadı.
(The door creaked.) - Bu dar geçitten büyük araçlar geçemiyor.
(Large vehicles cannot pass through this narrow passage.)
Register & nuance: Geçit is neutral; it appears in everyday speech but is also common in written and technical/geographical contexts.