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False Friends in Turkish

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In today's lesson, you will learn some useful vocabulary about ¨FALSE FRIENDS¨ in Turkish. These are words that may look or sound similar to words in other languages but have different meanings. By understanding these false friends, you can avoid misunderstandings and improve your Turkish language skills. 📚🇹🇷

After mastering this lesson, you can also explore other related pages to expand your Turkish vocabulary even further. Check out our lessons on Turkish breakfast vocabulary, using "to speak" in Turkish, and Turkish bathroom vocabulary.

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Here are 20 common false friends in Turkish:

1. Aktör - not "actor" but "director"
2. Alkol - not "alcohol" but "ethyl alcohol"
3. Apolet - not "applet" but "epaulet"
4. Bizar - not "bizarre" but "market"
5. Cetvel - not "chisel" but "ruler"
6. Dünya - not "dungeon" but "world"
7. Edisyon - not "edition" but "publishing"
8. Fakir - not "faker" but "poor"
9. Galeri - not "gallery" but "car dealership"
10. Harita - not "harassment" but "map"
11. İkram - not "cream" but "treat"
12. Koli - not "colleague" but "box"
13. Lokanta - not "location" but "restaurant"
14. Manifatura - not "manufacture" but "textile industry"
15. Masa - not "mass" but "table"
16. Muhabbet - not "mobile" but "chat"
17. Para - not "parade" but "money"
18. Pansiyon - not "pension" but "guesthouse"
19. Sanat - not "sanity" but "art"
20. Ses - not "sex" but "voice"

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