No. 1,072 in Turkish
mısır
The Turkish word "mısır" means "corn" or "Egypt" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Mısır çok lezzetli bir tahıldır.
Corn is a very tasty grain.
In this sentence, 'mısır' refers to the grain or food, corn, showcasing its primary noun usage.
Mısır, Nil Nehri'nin geçtiği bir ülkedir.
Egypt is a country through which the Nile River passes.
Here, 'Mısır' is used as a proper noun to denote the country Egypt.
Patlamış mısır filmlerde yenmeyi çok sevdiğim bir atıştırmalıktır.
Popcorn is a snack that I love to eat at the movies.
'Mısır' in this context is used in a compound noun (patlamış mısır) to mean 'popcorn,' extending its usage as a food item.
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