No. 3,050 in Turkish
balon
Balloon.
In a sentence
Çocuklar bahçede renkli balonlarla oynuyor.
Children are playing with colorful balloons in the garden.
In this context, 'balon' refers directly to inflated objects used for play or decoration, showcasing its most common literal meaning.
Bu fikri biraz 'balon' buldum, gerçekçi gelmiyor.
I found this idea a bit 'balloon-like,' it doesn't seem realistic.
Here, 'balon' is used metaphorically to describe something that is overly fanciful or lacks substance, reflecting a figurative usage.
Parti için uçan balonlar almayı unutma!
Don't forget to get flying balloons for the party!
In this usage, 'balon' denotes a specific type of balloon filled with helium gas, often used decoratively.
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