Arkadaş
nounTop 500
/ar-ka-DASH/
English Meaning
Friend
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
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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