Turkish Word · Advanced
tahliye
evacuation / release
Pronunciation: tah-lee-YEH
Meaning
The organized removal of people from danger, or an official release from a place of confinement.
Example
Yangın nedeniyle binanın tahliyesi istendi.
The building was ordered to be evacuated because of the fire.
Practice tips
- Practice tahliye 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 advanced-level learners.