Çocuk
nounTop 500
/cho-JOOK/
English Meaning
Child
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
ÇocuklukÇocuk parkıÇocuk sahibi olmak
Example Sentence in Context
“Çocuklar parkta oynuyor.”
“The children are playing in the park.”
Grammar & Usage
Undergoes consonant mutation: Çocuk -> Çocuğu (the child/his child).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old Turkic 'çoçuk', originally referring to a piglet or animal baby, before generalizing to human children.
Cultural Context
Turks generally adore children. It is perfectly normal for strangers to smile, wave, or even gently pinch a child's cheek on the street or in restaurants.
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