No. 4,135 in Turkish
king
The Turkish word "king" means "mertlik" or "düzgünlük," symbolizing integrity, nobility, or excellence.
In a sentence
Kral tahtında oturuyordu.
The king was sitting on his throne.
The word 'king' is used as a title or label for a sovereign ruler.
Bu satranç taşını kesecek tek taş kraldır.
The only piece that can capture this chess piece is the king.
Here, 'king' refers to a specific piece in the game of chess.
Ali çok güzel bir şekilde satranç oynuyor, o tam bir kral.
Ali plays chess very well; he is truly a king.
In this sentence, 'king' is used metaphorically to describe someone excelling in an area.
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