This is the 9016th most frequent Turkish word.
tekel
"Tekel" means "monopoly" in English.
In this sentence, 'tekel' denotes 'monopoly,' referring to a situation where one entity dominates a market, eliminating competition.
Şirket tekel haline geldiği için yerel işletmeler zor durumda kaldı.
Since the company became a monopoly, local businesses faced difficulties.
Here, 'tekel' refers to 'monopoly,' specifically a legal exclusivity granted for producing or selling specific goods, like alcohol.
Ülkenin içki piyasasında tekel ruhsatı olan firmalar faaliyet gösteriyor.
In the country's liquor market, companies with monopoly licenses operate.
'Tekel ürünleri' implies products whose sale is regulated or monopolized, often referring to regulated items like tobacco or alcohol.