Unlocking the Universe of Languages
While Turkish and Azerbaijani have lost the distinction of vowel lengths over centuries, Turkmen stands out as a linguistic time capsule by preserving Proto-Turkic long vowels. This article explores how…
While Turkish and Azerbaijani are mutually intelligible linguistic cousins, they are far from identical. This deep dive explores the defining features of Azerbaijani—from the ubiquitous "schwa" (ə) sound to the…
Explore the fascinating history of the Dragoman, the polyglot intermediaries who held the keys to communication between the Ottoman Empire and European powers. This article delves into how these linguistic…
Have you ever mastered vowel harmony, only to find another layer of rules? Enter labial harmony, the fascinating system in Turkic languages where the shape of your lips for one…
Journey back in time to uncover Siyakat, the secret script of the Ottoman Empire. This deliberately complex and stylized writing system was used to guard the Sultan's most sensitive financial…
To truly speak a language is to understand its heart, and in Turkey, that heart beats in its proverbs. These pithy sayings, passed down through generations, offer more than just…
Explore one of history's most radical linguistic reforms: Turkey's 1928 Alphabet Revolution. At the direction of Atatürk, the nation abandoned the centuries-old Arabic script for a new Latin-based alphabet in…
This article explores the world of agglutinative languages like Turkish, Finnish, and Swahili, where long, complex words are built by snapping together morphemes like Lego bricks. We deconstruct a few…
Turkish literature is a fascinating journey into a rich cultural tapestry that holds myriad stories to tell. With a language as intriguing and beautifully intricate...