No. 2,775 in Turkish
akrep
The Turkish word "akrep" means "scorpion" in English.
In a sentence
Bu akrep zehirli olabilir, dikkatli ol.
This scorpion may be poisonous, be careful.
Here, 'akrep' is used as a noun to signify a type of arachnid, specifically a scorpion.
Saatin akrebi 5'i gösteriyor.
The hour hand of the clock shows 5.
Here, 'akrep' is used metaphorically to represent the hour hand of a clock in the Turkish language.
Eski bir tanışanı gördüğümde, akrep gibi hemen savunmaya geçtim.
When I saw an old acquaintance, I immediately went on the defensive like a scorpion.
Here, 'akrep' is used in a simile to illustrate a quick defensive reaction, comparing it to a scorpion's defensive behavior.
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