Kale
noun
Pronunciation: /ka-LEH/
English Meaning
Castle / Fortress
“Kale” in Example Sentences
Kaleden şehrin manzarası çok güzel.
The view of the city from the castle is beautiful.
Ankara Kalesi şehrin en eski yerlerinden biri.
Ankara Castle is one of the oldest parts of the city.
Kalenin surlarında yürüdük.
We walked along the castle walls.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kaleye | to the castle |
| kalede | at the castle |
| kalesi | its castle (in names) |
Usage Note
In football, 'kale' also means 'goal', and 'kaleci' is 'goalkeeper'.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'qalʿa'.
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