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Pakistanlı

Suriyeli

Azeri

What do these words mean? Stick around.

In this quick lesson, you’ll learn Turkish vocabulary for nationalities.

Before we start, did you know the Turkish flag has a special name and deep meanings behind its colors and design? Do you know what it represents?

Keep watching for the answer at the end.

Türk

"Turkish"

Türk

Hello my brothers, Pakistani, Azerbaijani.

Welcome, welcome to Selin's home.

Welcome.

I made you baklava, kebab, börek, dolma.

Eat, eat, eat please, eat.

No, you're not eating?

You're not leaving without eating, okay?

I locked the door, so we will eat this today.

Oscar asks Tom about a new neighbor.

Oscar: Yeni komşun nereli?

Tom: Yeni komşum Türk.

Pakistanlı

"Pakistani"

Pakistanlı

Here is a fun fact about Pakistan.

Pakistan has the highest ATM in the world.

Yes, you heard me right.

Over 4000 meters up in the mountains.

Ah, God, I'm lost in the mountains.

What should I do?

Oh my God, ATM, I'm safe.

Thank God I have my visa.

Thank God.

Tom asks Oscar about his teacher.

Tom: Urduca öğretmenin nereli?

Oscar: Urduca öğretmenim Pakistanlı.

Suriyeli

"Syrian"

Suriyeli

Syrian coffee isn't just a drink.

Sometimes they use it to tell fortunes.

Good morning everyone.

Let me get my coffee and let's see what's going to happen in my life today.

Oh, I'm going to meet a really handsome man.

That's good.

Jack asks Steve about his friend.

Jack: Arkadaşının anneannesi nereli?

Steve: Anneannesi Suriyeli.

Azeri

"Azerbaijani"

Azeri

Selam kardeşlerimiz.

Sizi çok sevdik.

Hello, Azerbaijani people.

We love you so much.

Azerbaijani people, they love dancing and music and the weddings in Azerbaijan, it's like festival.

The food, the music, the dancing, it goes for hours.

Susan quizzes Tom on Azerbaijani nationality.

Susan: Hiç Azeri birisiyle tanıştın mı?

Tom: Evet, Azeri bir sanatçı tanıyorum.

Iraklı.

"Iraqi"

Iraklı.

Have you ever heard the word İnşallah?

İnşallah means God's willing, is a casual phrase we use in many situations instead of saying yes or no.

It's mostly positive, I mean like 70%.

Hey, do you want to grab some coffee tomorrow?

İnşallah, İnşallah.

So yeah, so do you have time tomorrow?

İnşallah, I will have time tomorrow, İnşallah.

Okay, I mean if you don't have time tomorrow, we can go just the day after.

Yeah, İnşallah.

Right.

Lina asks Seyda about her friend.

Lina: O nereli biliyor musun?

Seyda: O Iraklı.

İranlı.

"Iranian"

İranlı.

The Persian language is very passionate and there are several ways to say I love you.

My favorite one is Aşıkım.

How about your favorite?

Tom tells Susan about a recent interest.

Tom: Farsça öğrenmek istiyorum.

Susan: İş arkadaşımla bir konuş. O İranlı.

Yunan

"Greek"

Yunan

Greek mythology is full of fascinating gods, heroes, creators and monsters.

And my favorite figure is definitely Medusa because she turns people into stones but only if you make her angry.

Jack asks Steve a question about a photo.

Jack: Resimdeki kim?

Steve: Arkadaşım. O Yunan.

Bulgar.

"Bulgarian"

Bulgar.

Did you know that Bulgarians have this unique way of saying yes and no?

So instead of nodding their head for yes and shaking their hands for no, they do the opposite.

Hey, so are you coming to the party tomorrow?

Da.

So you're not coming?

Ne?

I'm coming.

So you are coming?

Da.

So you're not?

Jack asks Susan about a colleague.

Jack: İş arkadaşın nereli?

Susan: O Bulgar.

Gürcü

"Georgian"

Gürcü

Georgian folk dance is called Kartali and did you guys know that I'm actually really good at it?

Do you wanna see?

The Kartali is a very elegant dance and with many dramatic expressions and precise movements.

Lina and Seyda discuss Georgian nationality.

Lina: Hiç Gürcü birini tanıyor musun?

Seyda: Evet, Gürcü arkadaşım var.

Ermeni.

"Armenian"

Ermeni.

Let's talk about Armenian food.

If you haven't tried Korovats yet, you're missing out.

It's like their national barbecue.

Perfectly grilled meat, usually pork, chicken or beef, seasoned with amazing spices and served with fresh bread.

Steve and Jack chat about Armenian nationality.

Steve: Hiç Ermeni biriyle tanıştın mı?

Jack: Evet, komşum Ermeni.

Let's review.

You'll see the words in English and your job is to say the words in Turkish.

Ready?

Do you remember how to say "Turkish"?

Türk

And how to say "Pakistani"?

Pakistanlı

How about "Syrian"?

Suriyeli

Do you remember how to say "Azerbaijani"?

Azeri

And how to say "Iraqi"?

Iraklı.

Let's try "Iranian"!

İranlı.

What about "Greek"?

Yunan

Now, let's see if you remember how to say "Bulgarian"!

Bulgar.

Another one! What about "Georgian"?

Gürcü

And finally, do you remember how to say "Armenian"?

Ermeni.

Did you know the Turkish flag has a special name and deep meanings behind its colors and design? Do you know what it represents?

The Turkish flag, often referred to as Al bayrak, or "the red flag," features a white star and crescent on a red background. It comes from the last flag of the Ottoman Empire.

Usually, the star and crescent are linked to Islam, but in this case, they represent the national pride and unity of Turkey. The red symbolizes valor and bravery, as well as the spilled blood of fallen soldiers during the War of Independence.

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to practice these new words and phrases, and see you next time!

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