This is the 4002nd most frequent Turkish word.
efendi
"Efendi" means "gentleman," "sir," or "master" in English, often used as a polite form of address.
In this sentence, "efendi" is used as an adjective meaning 'well-mannered' or 'civilized' to describe someone's respectful and courteous behavior.
Ahmet çok efendi bir gençtir.
Ahmet is a very well-mannered young man.
Here, "efendi" serves as a polite form of address, similar to saying 'sir' or 'gentleman' in English.
Efendi, bana yol tarif eder misiniz?
Sir, could you give me directions?
In this statement, 'efendi gibi' means 'like a proper person,' emphasizing expected polite or appropriate behavior.