Sandalye
nounTop 1000
Pronunciation: /san-DAL-yeh/
English Meaning
Chair
“Sandalye” in Example Sentences
Lütfen bir sandalye alın.
Please take a chair.
Bu sandalye çok rahat.
This chair is very comfortable.
Sandalyeni masaya yaklaştır.
Pull your chair closer to the table.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| sandalyeyi | the chair (object) |
| sandalyede | on the chair |
| sandalyeler | chairs |
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Sandalye çekmekTekerlekli sandalye
Word Origin & Etymology
An Ottoman-era loanword (Arabic has the related 'ṣandaliyya'); its ultimate origin is debated.
Cultural Context
Traditional coffeehouses (kahvehane) are known for their simple wooden chairs, where regulars sit for hours over tea and games of backgammon (tavla) or okey.
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