Çocuk
nounTop 500
Pronunciation: /cho-JOOK/
English Meaning
Child
“Çocuk” in Example Sentences
Çocuklar parkta oynuyor.
The children are playing in the park.
Kaç çocuğunuz var?
How many children do you have?
Çocukken bu parkta oynardık.
We used to play in this park when we were children.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| çocuğu | the child (object) / his-her child |
| çocuğum | my child |
| çocuklar | children |
| çocukken | as a child |
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Evlat
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
ÇocuklukÇocuk parkıÇocuk sahibi olmak
Grammar & Usage
Undergoes consonant mutation: Çocuk -> Çocuğu (the child/his child).
Word Origin & Etymology
A native Turkic word.
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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