No. 4,334 in Turkish
tsunami
A "tsunami" in Turkish refers to a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
In a sentence
Tsunami, okyanus tabanındaki büyük depremler sonucunda oluşabilir.
Tsunami can occur as a result of large earthquakes on the ocean floor.
Here, 'tsunami' is used as a lexical term referring to a specific natural phenomenon.
Tsunaminin yıkıcı etkileri kıyı şeridindeki yerleşim alanlarını tehlikeye atabilir.
The destructive effects of the tsunami can endanger residential areas along the coastline.
In this sentence, 'tsunami' is referenced in possessive form, illustrating its influence or effects.
Onların cesareti, tıpkı bir tsunami gibi durdurulamazdı.
Their courage was unstoppable, like a tsunami.
Here, 'tsunami' is used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming and unstoppable force.
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