Turkish Word · Intermediate
şehit
a soldier, especially a Turkish one, killed in war
Pronunciation: /ʃeˈhit/
Meaning
a soldier, especially a Turkish one, killed in war
Example
Şüheda fışkıracak, toprağı sıksan şüheda!
Martyrs would pour forth, all martyrs, should one simply clutch the earth!
Practice tips
- Practice şehit 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.