No. 2,133 in Turkish
devleti
The Turkish word "devleti" means "the state" or "the government" in English.
In a sentence
Devleti korumak için herkes iş birliği yapmalı.
Everyone must cooperate to protect the state.
In this sentence, 'devleti' signifies 'the state' as the object of protection, emphasizing a national entity.
Tarihte birçok güçlü devleti görmek mümkündür.
It is possible to see many powerful states in history.
Here, 'devleti' is used in an accusative form to mean 'the state,' referring to historical entities.
Sanatçılar, devleti eleştiren eserler yaratabilir.
Artists might create works that critique the state.
This usage denotes 'devleti' as referring to 'the state' being critiqued, showcasing its role in political or social commentary.
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