Translation of Turkish word "kara" to English
kara
/kaɾa/
Meaning
AdjectiveAbsorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
How to use
An older/native alternative to 'siyah'. Often used metaphorically for dark or gloomy things (e.g., kara kış - dead of winter). Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
black
Example
Kedi siyahtır.
The cat is black.
Siyah rengini severim.
I like the color black.
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Common phrases
- kara liste— blacklist
- kara haber— bad news
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Frequency rank: #835 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "kara" mean?▼
The Turkish word "kara" means "black" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kedi siyahtır." (which translates as "The cat is black.").
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