No. 2,829 in Turkish
divan
A "divan" is a couch or long seat without a back or arms, often used in Turkish and Middle Eastern interiors.
In a sentence
Oda, gelen misafirler için geniş bir divan ile döşenmiş.
The room is furnished with a large sofa for guests.
In this sentence, 'divan' is used to refer to a type of sofa, commonly found in living areas.
Osmanlı Divanı'nda önemli kararlar alınırdı.
Important decisions were made at the Ottoman council.
Here, 'Divan' refers to a council or assembly, notably in historical contexts.
Şair divanı yazdıktan sonra ünlendi.
The poet became famous after writing the divan.
In this instance, 'divan' denotes a collection of lyrical poetry, often associated with classical literature.
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