No. 3,985 in Turkish
derviş
A "derviş" is a member of a Muslim ascetic or mystic order, often known for their spiritual practices and rituals.
In a sentence
Derviş, uzun yıllar boyunca uzak diyarlarda manevi bir yolculuğa çıkmıştır.
The dervish has embarked on a spiritual journey in distant lands for many years.
Here, 'derviş' refers to a Sufi ascetic wandering in search of spiritual enlightenment.
Halk hikayelerinde, dervişler sık sık bilge kişiler olarak karşımıza çıkar.
In folk tales, dervishes often appear as wise individuals.
In this sentence, 'derviş' signifies a character in traditional stories known for wisdom and guidance.
Modern zamanlarda, 'derviş' kelimesi bazen bir yaşam tarzını ifade etmek için mecazi anlamda kullanılır.
In modern times, the word 'dervish' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lifestyle.
Here, 'derviş' is employed metaphorically to represent a way of living characterized by simplicity or spiritual focus.
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