i̇nci

This is the 17461st most frequent Turkish word.


i̇nci

Pearl.


Here, 'inci' means 'pearl', as in a small, round object formed inside mollusks.

Denizde birinci inciyi buldum.

I found the first pearl in the sea.


In this usage, 'inci' metaphorically represents something precious or central, akin to 'core' or 'main point' in English.

Bu hikayenin birinci inci kısmını anlamadım.

I did not understand the first core part of this story.


'İnci' is used as a proper noun, a name for a person.

İnci, mavi elbisesiyle çok güzel görünüyor.

İnci looks very beautiful in her blue dress.