kapı vs giriş
Turkish word comparison
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| kapı | giriş |
|---|---|
/ka-PI/ noun | /giriş (gee-REESH)/ noun |
| door (an entrance or barrier that opens and closes) | entrance; the place or act of entering (an entryway rather than the physical door itself) |
How they differ
Kapı denotes the physical door (the object that opens/closes). Giriş refers to the entrance or entry point and can mean the area, doorway, or the act of entering rather than the door leaf, so it is more abstract or spatial.
When to use each
When to use kapı: Prefer kapı when you mean the actual door as a physical object, its lock, hinge, or when giving instructions about opening/closing.
When to use giriş: Prefer giriş when you mean the entrance, entry area, or the act/location where people enter (for example on signs or when describing a building's main entrance).
Side-by-side examples
- Kapıyı kilitlemeyi unutma.
(Don't forget to lock the door.) - Binanın ana girişi sabah sekizde açılır.
(The building's main entrance opens at eight in the morning.)
Register & nuance: Both words are neutral; giriş is commonly used on signs and for spatial descriptions, while kapı is everyday and concrete.