Turkish Expression · Advanced
cari açık
current account deficit
Pronunciation: jah-REE ah-CHUHK
Meaning
The amount by which a country's payments abroad exceed its receipts from abroad over a period.
Example
İhracattaki artış cari açığı azalttı.
The increase in exports reduced the current account deficit.
Practice tips
- Practice cari açık out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for advanced-level learners.