No. 1,834 in Turkish
duman
Smoke.
In a sentence
Duman gökyüzüne yükseliyor.
The smoke is rising to the sky.
In this sentence, 'duman' refers to the literal smoke rising, demonstrating its use as a noun to describe visible emissions or fumes.
Orman yangını dumanla çevriliydi.
The forest fire was surrounded by smoke.
Here, 'duman' is used to describe a natural phenomenon, emphasizing environmental impacts and conditions associated with smoke.
Bu konu çok dumanlı, daha fazla bilgiye ihtiyacımız var.
This matter is very smoky; we need more information.
In this example, 'dumanlı' (derived from 'duman') is used metaphorically to describe a situation that is unclear or confusing, showcasing figurative language versatility.
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