Turkish Word · Intermediate
cumhuriyet
republic
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒum.huː.ɾi.jet/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "republic".
Example
Ey Türk gençliği! Birinci vazifen, Türk istiklâlini, Türk cumhuriyetini, ilelebed muhafaza ve müdafaa etmektir.
The Turkish youth! Your first duty is to protect and defend the Turkish future, the Turkish republic forever.
Practice tips
- Practice cumhuriyet 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.