No. 1,139 in Turkish
kanun
The Turkish word "kanun" means "law" or "statute" in English.
In a sentence
Herkes kanun önünde eşittir.
Everyone is equal before the law.
In this sentence, 'kanun' is used to mean 'law,' referring to a legal constructed framework that governs a society.
Kanun çalmak zor bir beceridir.
Playing the qanun is a difficult skill.
Here, 'kanun' refers to the qanun, a traditional Middle Eastern string instrument.
Kanun ve düzen her toplum için önemlidir.
Law and order are important for every society.
In this case, 'kanun' again means 'law,' emphasizing its role in providing structure and fairness.
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