Translation of Turkish word "merak" to English

merak

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

The Turkish word "merak" is defined as: "Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring."

/meɾak/

Emotions & Feelings B2

Meaning

Noun

Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

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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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Synonyms

interest / concern

Common phrases

merak etmek— to wonder / be curious / worry
merak uyandırmak— to arouse curiosity / intrigue

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This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:Neugier 🇬🇧English:curiosity 🇯🇵Japanese:好奇心 🇵🇱Polish:ciekawość

Frequency rank: #284 in Turkish

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.").