Translation of Turkish word "kalp" to English

kalp

Q: What is the definition of the Turkish word "kalp"?

The Turkish word "kalp" is defined as: "A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion."

/kalp/

Body & Health A1

Meaning

Noun

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.

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How to use

A noun representing the concept of the heart; a muscular organ that pumps blood. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.

🇬🇧 English

heart

Example

Doktor hastanın kalp atışlarını dikkatle dinledi.

The doctor listened carefully to the patient's heartbeat.

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Synonyms

heart / courageheart / soul / mood

Common phrases

Bu davaya gönlünü veriyor.— He gives his heart to this cause.
iyi, hassas, sevgi dolu, kötü, katı veya bencil bir kalp— a good, tender, loving, bad, hard or selfish heart

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ilginç birazdan ayak kulak kafa parmak saat kan göz hareket el acı

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🇩🇪German:Herz 🇬🇧English:heart 🇪🇸Spanish:corazón 🇵🇱Polish:serce

Frequency rank: #770 in Turkish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Turkish word "kalp" mean?▼

The Turkish word "kalp" means "heart" in English.

How do you pronounce the Turkish word "kalp"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "kalp"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Doktor hastanın kalp atışlarını dikkatle dinledi." (which translates as "The doctor listened carefully to the patient's heartbeat.").