Word Meaning
तुर्की
Turkī
hinoun
Meaning
The Turkish language; pertaining to the Turks or Turkey.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'Turki' refers directly to the Turkish language or cultural realm. In this couplet, it represents the Turkish tongue juxtaposed with 'Tazi' (Arabic) to show that while conventional languages have their own beauty, the discourse of love transcends linguistic distinctions.
Etymology
Persian 'Turkī' (ترکی), formed from the ethnonym 'Turk' with the nisba suffix '-ī'.
Usage
In ghazals, 'Turki' is frequently paired with 'Tazi' (Arabic) or 'Farsi' (Persian) to contrast worldly tongues with the universal language of passion.
Examples
Turki and Tazi alike
the sweet speech of Turki
Synonyms
ज़बान-ए-तुर्कतुर्कीयत
Related Words
तुर्कताज़ीफ़ारसी