No. 4,017 in Turkish
erkin
"Erkin" in Turkish means "free" or "independent."
In a sentence
İnsanlar içinde bulunduğu toplumda erkin yaşamayı arzular.
People desire to live freely within the society they belong to.
The word 'erkin' here refers to 'free' or 'freely,' emphasizing freedom within a social context.
Gençler düşünce ve ifade erkinliğine değer verir.
Youth value freedom of thought and expression.
In this sentence, 'erkinlik' derived from 'erkin' means 'freedom,' particularly in terms of thoughts and communication.
Yeni anayasada bireylerin temel erkinlikleri vurgulandı.
The new constitution emphasized the fundamental freedoms of individuals.
Here, 'erkinlik' again suggests 'freedom,' often used in formal contexts referring to rights.
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