dil

This is the 4763rd most frequent Turkish word.


dil

"Language" or "tongue."


The term "dil" is used here to signify the concept of language as a means of communication.

Benim dilim Türkçe.

My language is Turkish.


In this sentence, "dil" refers to the physical organ, the tongue.

Kedi dilini dışarı çıkarıyor.

The cat is sticking its tongue out.


Here, "dil" metaphorically describes a part of the flower that resembles a tongue and performs a specific function.

Bu çiçeğin dili bal arılarını çeker.

The tongue of this flower attracts honey bees.