No. 1,754 in Turkish
turan
The Turkish word "Turan" refers to the idea of a united cultural or political union of Turkic peoples, often linked to Turkic nationalism.
In a sentence
Turan Anadolu'da eski bir isimdir.
Turan is an ancient name in Anatolia.
In this sentence, 'Turan' is used as a proper noun referring to a historical or cultural name.
Turan ülkesi hakkında çok şey duydum.
I have heard a lot about the country of Turan.
Here, 'Turan' signifies a mythical or allegorical region often mentioned in historical or cultural texts.
Arkadaşım Turan, bize bu akşam misafir olacak.
My friend Turan will be our guest this evening.
In this context, 'Turan' is used as a personal name for an individual.
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