Translation of Turkish word "merak" to English
merak
/meɾak/
Meaning
NounInquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.
How to use
Noun meaning 'curiosity', 'interest', or 'anxiety/worry'. Most commonly used with the auxiliary verb 'etmek' in the idiom 'merak etmek' ('merak etme' = don't worry).
🇬🇧 English
curiosity
Example
"Ciekawość" kelimesi İngilizce'de "merak" anlamına gelir.
The word "ciekawość" means "curiosity" in English.
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Common phrases
- merak etmek— to wonder / be curious / worry
- merak uyandırmak— to arouse curiosity / intrigue
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Frequency rank: #284 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "merak" mean?▼
The Turkish word "merak" means "curiosity" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: ""Ciekawość" kelimesi İngilizce'de "merak" anlamına gelir." (which translates as "The word "ciekawość" means "curiosity" in English.").
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