No. 519 in Turkish
marmara
The Turkish word "Marmara" refers to the "Sea of Marmara," a small inland sea in Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea.
In a sentence
Marmara Denizi, Türkiye'nin önemli denizlerinden biridir.
The Sea of Marmara is one of the important seas of Turkey.
Here, 'Marmara' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific sea.
Marmara Bölgesi, Türkiye'nin sanayi açısından en gelişmiş bölgelerindendir.
The Marmara Region is one of the most industrially developed regions of Turkey.
In this usage, 'Marmara' is part of a proper noun, referring to a specific geographical region in Turkey.
Marmara Üniversitesi'nde okumak istiyorum.
I want to study at Marmara University.
This context uses 'Marmara' as part of a proper noun, representing an educational institution.
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