Translation of Turkish word "kapı" to English
kapı
/kapɯ/
Meaning
NounA portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
How to use
The word 'kapı' is often used to refer to the entrance of a building or a room. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
door
Example
banyo kapısı, yatak odası kapısı, kapı anahtarı, dış kapı, iç kapı
bathroom door, bedroom door, door key, external door, internal door
Başkan yardımcısının kapısını çaldım.
I knocked on the vice president's door.
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Common phrases
- kapı açmak— to open the door
- banyo kapısı, yatak odası kapısı, kapı anahtarı, dış kapı, iç kapı— bathroom door, bedroom door, door key, external door, internal door
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Frequency rank: #743 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "kapı" mean?▼
The Turkish word "kapı" means "door" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "banyo kapısı, yatak odası kapısı, kapı anahtarı, dış kapı, iç kapı" (which translates as "bathroom door, bedroom door, door key, external door, internal door").
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