No. 654 in Turkish
halil
The Turkish word "Halil" is a male given name meaning "intimate friend" or "close companion."
In a sentence
Halil, arkadaşlarıyla parkta oynuyor.
Halil is playing in the park with his friends.
Here, 'Halil' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Bu işi halil yoldan halletmeliyiz.
We should solve this issue in a lawful and straightforward manner.
Here, 'halil' functions as an adjective, describing the manner of action, meaning lawful or legitimate.
Halil etmek, büyük bir erdemdir.
Making amends is a great virtue.
Here, 'halil' is part of the phrase 'Halil etmek', implying 'to amend or reconcile', used in a figurative sense.
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