Bilgisayar
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Pronunciation: /beel-gee-sa-YAR/
English Meaning
Computer
“Bilgisayar” in Example Sentences
Bütün gün bilgisayarda çalışıyorum.
I work on the computer all day.
Bilgisayarım çok yavaş çalışıyor.
My computer is running very slowly.
Bu dosyayı bilgisayara kaydet.
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Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| bilgisayarım | my computer |
| bilgisayarda | on the computer |
| bilgisayarı | the computer (object) |
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Dizüstü bilgisayarMasaüstü bilgisayar
Grammar & Usage
A compound word: 'bilgi' (knowledge/information) + 'sayar' (counter/calculator).
Word Origin & Etymology
A masterful Turkish compound created in the 20th century: 'bilgi' (information) + 'sayar' (counter/calculator).
Cultural Context
Unlike many languages that adopted the English word 'computer', Turkey successfully coined its own term which is universally used.
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