Anne
nounTop 500
/an-NEH/
English Meaning
Mother
Example Sentence in Context
“Annem çok güzel yemek yapar.”
“My mom cooks very well.”
Word Origin & Etymology
A childlike derivation of the Old Turkic word 'ana' (mother).
Cultural Context
Mothers hold an incredibly revered status in Turkish society. A famous Islamic hadith frequently quoted in Turkey is 'Paradise lies at the feet of mothers'.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Anne kuzusu”
“Mother's lamb (a mama's boy or someone overly attached to their mother)”
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