Turkish Word · Intermediate
yankesici
pickpocket
Pronunciation: /ˈjan.ce.si.d͡ʒi/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "pickpocket".
Example
2015 May 22, headline by BBC News Türkçehttps://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler/2015/05/150522_eyfel_yankesici
Eiffel Tower closed due to pickpockets
Practice tips
- Practice yankesici 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.