Türkei

German

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯

Proper noun

Türkei f (genitive Türkei)

  1. Turkey (country)

Usage notes

Unlike most German names of countries (which are usually neuter), Türkei is feminine and takes the definite article die.

  • Die Türkei befindet sich sowohl in Asien als auch in Europa.
    Turkey is located in both Asia and Europe.
  • Viele Bewohner Deutschlands stammen aus der Türkei.
    Lots of residents of Germany are from Turkey.

Derived terms

  • türkeistämmig

See also

  • osmanisches Reich, Osmanisches Reich
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