German

Proper noun

Türkei f ‎(genitive Türkei)

1. Turkey (country)

Usage notes

Unlike most German names of countries (which are usually neuter), Türkei is feminine and takes the definite article die.

• Die Türkei befindet sich sowohl in Asien als auch in Europa.‎

  Turkey is located in both Asia and Europe.

• Viele Bewohner Deutschlands stammen aus der Türkei.‎

  Lots of residents of Germany are from Turkey.

Related terms

• türkisch
• Turkmenistan
• Turkvolk
• Kümmeltürke (derogative)