No. 1,247 in Turkish
paşa
"Paşa" means "pasha," a high-ranking title or officer in the Ottoman Empire.
In a sentence
Paşa, Osmanlı döneminde yüksek bir askeri unvandı.
Pasha was a high military rank during the Ottoman period.
Here, 'paşa' refers to a historical title and rank from the Ottoman Empire used to designate senior military or civil officials.
Arkadaşımın dedesi herkes tarafından sevilen bir paşaydı.
My friend's grandfather was a pasha loved by everyone.
In this sentence, 'paşa' is used to denote a person holding the title in a respectful manner, emphasizing their esteem and contributions.
Küçük çocuklar için 'paşacık' diye şakalaşıyoruz.
We jokingly call young children 'little pasha'.
Here, 'paşa' is used metaphorically as an expression of endearment and affection towards young children in a playful context.
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