akça

This is the 6452nd most frequent Turkish word.


akça

"Akça" means "small silver coin" or "money" in Ottoman Turkish.


In this sentence, 'akça' refers to a type of Ottoman silver coin historically used as currency.

Bu köydeki eski han, Osmanlı döneminde akça biriktiren tüccarların uğrak yeriydi.

This old inn in the village was a popular spot for merchants who collected 'akça' during the Ottoman era.


Here, 'akça' describes a bright, whitish sheen, metaphorically enhancing the natural beauty of the scenery.

Bahar yağmuruyla dolan dere, akça bir ışıltıyla parlıyordu.

The stream, filled with spring rain, was shimmering with a white-like brightness.


In this example, 'akça' is part of the compound word 'akçaağaç,' meaning 'maple tree,' denoting its relevance to botany.

Çocuklar, meşe ağacının altındaki akçaağaç yapraklarıyla oyun oynuyorlardı.

The children were playing with maple leaves under the oak tree.