No. 2,924 in Turkish
pehlivan
Pehlivan: Wrestler, often referring to traditional Turkish oil wrestlers.
In a sentence
Pehlivan güreş hazırlıklarına devam ediyor.
The wrestler continues his wrestling preparations.
Here, 'pehlivan' refers to a traditional Turkish wrestler who participates in oil wrestling.
Bu köyün pehlivanları her festivalde birinci olur.
The wrestlers of this village win first place in every festival.
In this sentence, 'pehlivanlar' (plural of pehlivan) highlights a community or group of wrestlers, showcasing their local importance.
O bir pehlivan gibi azimli ve güçlüdür.
He is determined and strong like a wrestler.
Here, 'pehlivan' is used metaphorically to describe someone as brave, strong, and determined, drawing on the cultural symbolism associated with wrestlers.
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