No. 1,378 in Turkish
tura
The Turkish word "tura" means "heads" (the side of a coin) or "victory/route" in some contexts.
In a sentence
Bu sabah arkadaşlarla yazı tura oynadık.
This morning, we played heads or tails with friends.
The word 'tura' here refers to the side of the coin without markings, commonly called 'tails' in English.
Banka şubesine en yakın otobüs durağını sordum, turadan sonra sağa dönmeliyim.
I asked about the nearest bus stop to the bank branch; I should turn right after the bus stop.
Here, 'tura' metaphorically refers to a place or point, suggesting a local landmark connected to movement or direction.
Boğazda bir tura katılmaya karar verdik.
We decided to join a tour on the Bosphorus.
'Tura' in this sentence is associated with a guided or planned journey or experience, like a tour.
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