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Türkçenin Söz Varlığında Nasreddin Hoca'nın Yeri
The Place of Nasreddin Hodja in Turkish Vocabulary

Author(s): Seyfullah Türkmen
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Lexis, Turkic languages
Published by: Karadeniz Araştırmaları Merkezi
Keywords: Nasreddin Hoca; Turkish vocabulary; idioms; sayins; anecdote;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, the effect of Nasreddin Hodja in Turkish vocabulary is mentioned. Idioms and sayings whic were derived shortening his anecdotes are emphasized. By this way, how idioms and sayings were originated is explained.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 153-159
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Turkish