Kitap
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Pronunciation: /kee-TAP/
English Meaning
Book
“Kitap” in Example Sentences
Bu kitap çok ilginç.
This book is very interesting.
Kitabı okudun mu?
Have you read the book?
Yatmadan önce biraz kitap okurum.
I read a bit before going to bed.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kitabı | the book (object) / his-her book |
| kitabım | my book |
| kitapta | in the book |
| kitaplar | books |
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Eser
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Kitap okumakKitap kurdu
Grammar & Usage
Undergoes consonant mutation when a vowel suffix is added: Kitap -> Kitabı (The book).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'kitāb' (book), rooted in 'k-t-b' meaning 'to write'.
Cultural Context
Turkey has a strong culture of literature and poetry. Giving a book as a gift is considered highly thoughtful.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Kitabına uydurmak”
“To find a way to make something fit the rules (literally: to make it fit its book)”
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