Araba
nounTop 500
Pronunciation: /a-ra-BA/
English Meaning
Car
“Araba” in Example Sentences
Yeni bir araba aldım.
I bought a new car.
Arabayı nereye park ettin?
Where did you park the car?
İşe arabayla gidiyorum.
I go to work by car.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| arabayı | the car (object) |
| arabada | in the car |
| arabayla | by car |
| arabam | my car |
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Otomobil
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Araba kullanmakAraba sürmekAraba kiralama
Word Origin & Etymology
Of debated origin. In Ottoman times it meant a horse-drawn cart; the word later passed to the motor car.
Cultural Context
Car culture is quite prominent in Turkey. You will often see drivers aggressively honking in traffic, which is sometimes used as a form of communication rather than just anger.
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