Arkadaş
nounTop 500
/ar-ka-DASH/
English Meaning
Friend
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
DostKanka
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
Düşman
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Arkadaş olmakKız arkadaşErkek arkadaş
Example Sentence in Context
“O benim en iyi arkadaşım.”
“He is my best friend.”
Grammar & Usage
Contains the suffix '-daş' indicating sharing (arka = back; someone who watches your back).
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'arka' (back) + '-daş' (suffix indicating shared status). Literally 'one who watches your back'.
Cultural Context
Friendship is taken very seriously. An 'arkadaş' can quickly become a 'dost' (a deep, intimate friend) or even be considered 'kardeş' (sibling) in Turkish culture.
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