No. 1,241 in Turkish
körfez
"Bay" or "gulf."
In a sentence
Deniz kenarında güzel bir körfez var.
There is a beautiful gulf by the sea.
In this sentence, 'körfez' refers to a geographical feature, specifically a gulf or a large bay formed in the coastal areas.
Körfez ülkeleri petrol üretiminde oldukça önemli bir yere sahiptir.
The Gulf countries have a very important role in oil production.
Here, 'körfez' is used to denote a geopolitical region associated with specific countries near the Persian Gulf.
Körfez manzarasında oturup düşünmek çok huzur verici.
Sitting and thinking while looking at the gulf view is very soothing.
In this sentence, 'körfez' emphasizes the scenic and aesthetic quality of the gulf, highlighting its beauty and tranquil environment.
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