What does "başkent" mean in Turkish?
"başkent" is the Turkish word for "capital city".
başkent /baʃkˈænt/ · noun · CEFR B1. Turkish translation of "capital city".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: başkent
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: capital city
- IPA: /baʃkˈænt/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Ankara Türkiye'nin başkentidir. English: Ankara is the capital of Turkey.
- Başkent genellikle ülkenin siyasi merkezidir. English: The capital is usually the country's political center.
- Birçok turist başkenti ünlü yerleri görmek için ziyaret eder. English: Many tourists visit the capital to see the famous sights.
When and How to Use "başkent"
Use "başkent" when you want to talk about "capital city" in Turkish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Turkish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "başkent"?
"başkent" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "başkent"?
"başkent" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "başkent" in a sentence?
Ankara Türkiye'nin başkentidir.
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