Kilise
noun
Pronunciation: /kee-lee-SEH/
English Meaning
Church
“Kilise” in Example Sentences
Kapadokya'da kayaya oyulmuş kiliseler var.
In Cappadocia there are churches carved into the rock.
Ayasofya önce bir kiliseydi.
Hagia Sophia was originally a church.
Pazar sabahları kiliseye gidiyorlar.
They go to church on Sunday mornings.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kiliseye | to church |
| kilisede | in the church |
| kilisesi | its church |
Word Origin & Etymology
From Greek 'ekklēsía'.
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