turkish

BrE /ˈtɜːrɪʃ/ AmE /ˈtɜːrɪʃ/

adjective, noun en → es

1 ADJECTIVE - OF TURKEY [attributive], [predicative] B1

relating to the country of Turkey or its people, language, etc.

turco/a, de Turquía

  • Turkish food
  • be Turkish

Collocations Turkish coffee · a Turkish bath

  • She is of Turkish origin.

    Ella es de origen turco.

2 LANGUAGE - TURKISH LANGUAGE [singular] B1

the language spoken in Turkey and by Turkish people

el idioma turco, el lenguaje turco

  • Turkish is a difficult language to learn.
  • He speaks Turkish fluently.

    Él habla turco con fluidez.

1 NOUN - PERSON [singular] B1

a person from Turkey or of Turkish descent

turco/a, persona de Turquía

  • Turkish people
  • The Turkish people are known for their hospitality.

    El pueblo turco es conocido por su hospitalidad.

2 NOUN - DISH [singular] B1

a type of flatbread or pastry that is popular in Turkish cuisine

pide, pan turco

  • Turkish delight
  • We tried the Turkish delight for dessert.

    Prueba el dulce de turquía para postre.