Çarşı
noun
Pronunciation: /char-SHUH/
English Meaning
Market / Bazaar
“Çarşı” in Example Sentences
Akşam çarşıya inelim mi?
Shall we go down to the bazaar this evening?
Kapalıçarşı pazar günleri kapalı.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Çarşıda baharat ve halı satan birçok dükkân var.
There are many shops selling spices and carpets in the bazaar.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| çarşıya | to the bazaar / into town |
| çarşıda | in the bazaar |
| çarşısı | its market (e.g. 'Mısır Çarşısı') |
Usage Note
In smaller towns 'çarşı' simply means the town-centre shopping area: 'Çarşıya iniyorum' (I'm going into town).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Persian 'čahār-sū' (four streets/crossroads).
Cultural Context
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
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