Uzak
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Pronunciation: /oo-ZAK/
English Meaning
Far
“Uzak” in Example Sentences
Havaalanı buradan uzak mı?
Is the airport far from here?
Müze buraya çok uzak değil.
The museum isn't very far from here.
Ailem uzak bir köyde yaşıyor.
My family lives in a remote village.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| daha uzak | farther |
| en uzak | the farthest |
| uzakta | far away |
Usage Note
The starting point takes the ablative: 'Otel denizden uzak mı?' (Is the hotel far from the sea?).
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Çok uzakUzaklarda
Word Origin & Etymology
From the verb root 'uza-' (to extend, grow long) + '-k'; related to 'uzun' (long).
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