Ev
nounTop 100
Pronunciation: /ev/
English Meaning
House
“Ev” in Example Sentences
Evimiz çok güzel.
Our house is very beautiful.
Akşam evde misin?
Are you home this evening?
İşten sonra eve gidiyorum.
I'm going home after work.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| evde | at home |
| eve | (to) home |
| evden | from home |
| evim | my house / home |
Usage Note
'Ev' means both 'house' and 'home'; 'evde' (at home) and 'eve' (home, as a destination) are among the first case forms learners need.
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
KonutHane
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Ev sahibiEv işiEve gitmek
Word Origin & Etymology
An ancient Turkic word dating back to Orkhon inscriptions.
Cultural Context
When entering a Turkish 'ev' (house), it is strictly customary to take off your shoes at the door. Hosts usually provide 'terlik' (slippers) for guests.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Ev bark sahibi olmak”
“To have a house and family (to settle down)”
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