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Τούρκος
Turk /ˈtur.kos/
noun#12213 most common
Example sentences
Ο Τούρκος είναι φίλος μου.
The Turk is my friend.
Είδα έναν Τούρκο στην αγορά.
I saw a Turk in the market.
Ο Τούρκος μιλάει πολύ καλά ελληνικά.
The Turk speaks Greek very well.
Πηγαίνω σε ένα εστιατόριο με έναν Τούρκο φίλο.
I am going to a restaurant with a Turkish friend.
Η οικογένεια του Τούρκου είναι πολύ φιλόξενη.
The Turk's family is very hospitable.
Μιλήσαμε για την ιστορία των Τούρκων στην Ελλάδα.
We talked about the history of Turks in Greece.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Τούρκος | Τούρκοι |
| Genitive | Τούρκου | Τούρκων |
| Accusative | Τούρκο | Τούρκους |
| Vocative | Τούρκε | Τούρκοι |
Word family
ΤουρκίαTurkey
ΤούρκικοςTurkish
ΤούρκισσαTurkish woman
ΤούρκοιTurks
Etymology
The word 'Τούρκος' originates from the Turkish word 'Türk', which refers to the Turkic peoples. It has been adopted into Modern Greek to denote a person from Turkey or of Turkish descent, reflecting historical interactions between the Greek and Turkish populations.
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