Plaj
noun
Pronunciation: /plazh/
English Meaning
Beach
“Plaj” in Example Sentences
Otelin özel bir plajı var.
The hotel has a private beach.
Plaj otele yürüyerek beş dakika.
The beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Bütün günü plajda geçirdik.
We spent the whole day at the beach.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| plaja | to the beach |
| plajda | at the beach |
| plajı | the beach (object) / its beach |
Usage Note
'Sahil' means coast or seafront, while 'plaj' is specifically a beach for swimming and sunbathing.
Word Origin & Etymology
From French 'plage'.
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