Turkish Words in English
1 / 15From yogurt to kiosk, discover the surprising Turkish origins of everyday English words!
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The word 'yogurt' comes from the Turkish 'yogurt.' What does the Turkish verb 'yogurmak' mean?
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From yogurt to kiosk, discover the surprising Turkish origins of everyday English words! Turkish Words in English packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. The word 'yogurt' comes from the Turkish 'yogurt.' What does the Turkish verb 'yogurmak' mean?
Answer: To thicken or curdle
2. Which English word for a small open-sided structure or booth comes from the Turkish 'koshk'?
Answer: Kiosk
3. The word 'tulip' comes from Turkish. It derives from 'tulbend,' which refers to what?
Answer: A turban (the flower resembled one)
4. Which English word for a type of rug or carpet is closely associated with Turkish weaving traditions?
Answer: Kilim
5. The word 'horde' entered English from Turkish (via Polish). The Turkish 'ordu' means what?
Answer: An army or military camp
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