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  2. A COMPILATION OF COMMON WORDS IN TURKISH AND GREEK
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  5. TURKISH ENGLISH GREEK
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  8. Adet Custom Adeti
  9. Afaroz Excommunicate Aforismos
  10. Aga Land owner Agas
  11. Ahmak Idiot Ahmakis
  12. Ahtapot Octopus Htapodi
  13. Alan Area, ground Alana
  14. Alarga Open sea, distant Alarga
  15. Aman For mercy's sake Aman
  16. Anadolu Anatolia (East in Greek) Anatoli
  17. Ananas Pineapple Ananas
  18. Anason Aniseed Anithos
  19. Anfora Anchor Amphoreus
  20. Angarya Forced labor Angaria
  21. Aptal Stupid Abdalis
  22. Apukurya Carnival Apokria
  23. Arap Negro, bogyman Arapis
  24. Arnavut Albanian Arnautis
  25. Asik Someone in love Asikis
  26. Atlet Athlete Athlitis
  27. Avanak Gullible, stupid Avanakis
  28. Ayran A drink Ariani
  29. Baba Father Babas
  30. Baca Chimney Batzias
  31. Bacak Leg, leg of trousers in G. Batzaki
  32. Bacanak Brother in law Batjanakis
  33. Baglama A string instrument Baglamas
  34. Bahce Garden Bahtses
  35. Bahsis Tip Baxisi
  36. Bakir Copper Bakiri
  37. Bakkal Grocer Bakkalis
  38. Baklava Baklava Baklavas
  39. Balta Ax Baltas
  40. Bamya Okra Bamia
  41. Barbunya A fish Barbunia
  42. Barut Gunpowder Baruti
  43. Battaniye Woolen Blanket Batania
  44. Batakci Swindler Bataxis
  45. Bayrak Flag Bairaki
  46. Bekar Batchelor Bekiaris
  47. Bekri Drunk Bekris
  48. Bela Trouble Belas
  49. Benzin Petrol, gas Benzina
  50. Bereket Abundance, plenty Bereket
  51. Beton Concrete Beton
  52. Bey Mr. Beis
  53. Bezelye Pea Bizeli
  54. Biber Pepper Piperi
  55. Biftek Steak Bifteki
  56. Bodrum Cellar, dungeon Boudroumi
  57. Bomba Bomb Bomba
  58. Bostan Vegetable field, garden Bostani
  59. Bora Storm Bora
  60. Boya Paint Bogia
  61. Borek Pastry, pie Boureki
  62. Bre Hi, you Vre
  63. Budala Idiot Boudalas
  64. Bulgur Boiled wheat Bligouri
  65. But Thigh Bouti
  66. Buz Ice, very cold Bouzi
  67. Buzuki Bouzouki Bouzouki
  68. Cacik A drink with cucumbers Tzatziki
  69. Caka Swagger, vanity Tsaka
  70. Cam Window pane Tzami
  71. Cami Mosque Tzami
  72. Cambaz Acrobat, dealer in G. Tzambazis
  73. Cenabet Crabbed person Tzanabetis
  74. Cep Pocket Tsepi
  75. Cereme Fine or cost of damage Tzeremes
  76. Cezve Coffee Pot Tzesves
  77. Ciger Liver, lungs Tziyeri
  78. Cimbiz Tweezers Tsimpida
  79. Cuce Dwarf Tsutzes
  80. Cadir Tent Tsiantiri
  81. Cakirkeyif Slightly drunk Tsakir-kefi
  82. Cali Thorny plant Tsiali
  83. Calim Flexibility, show off Tsalimi
  84. Cam Pine tree Tsami
  85. Canak Shallow bowl Tsanaki
  86. Canta Handbag Tsanta
  87. Capacul Untidy Tsapatulis
  88. Capari Weight anchor Tsapari
  89. Capkin Seducer, coquettish Tsahpinis
  90. Capraz Crossed Tsaprazi
  91. Cardak Hut of dried branches Tsardaki
  92. Carsi Market Charsi
  93. Carik Rustic shoe Tsarouhi
  94. Catal Fork Tsatala
  95. Catra Patra Stumbling speech Tsatra patra
  96. Cavus Sergeant Tsausis
  97. Cay Tea Tsai
  98. Celebi Pleasant man, mentor Tselebis
  99. Cember Circle Tsemperi
  100. Cengel Hook Tsingeli
  101. Ciklet Chewing gum Tsikla
  102. Ciftetelli A dance Tsiftetelli
  103. Ciftlik Large country estate Tsifliki
  104. Cifit Tight in money Tsifoutis
  105. Cimento Cement Tsimento
  106. Cinko Zinc Tsingos
  107. Ciftlik Big farm, property Tsifliki
  108. Cirak Apprentice Tsiraki
  109. Cipura A fish Tsipura
  110. Ciroz A fish Tsiros
  111. Coban Shepherd Tsobanis
  112. Corap Woolen sock Tsurapis
  113. Corba soup Tsorbas
  114. Corek Large bun Tsoureki
  115. Cotra File fish Tsotra
  116. Dalavere Trick, deceit Dalavere
  117. Dalga Wave (sorrow,love in G.) Dalka
  118. Dantel Lace Ntantella
  119. Darbuka Drum Ntarbuka
  120. Davul Drum Ntauli
  121. Defne Laurel Dafni
  122. Defter Notebook Tefteri
  123. Demet Bouquet Demati
  124. Dervis Dervish Dervisis
  125. Dert Sorrow, trouble Derti
  126. Despot Despot Despotis
  127. Diploma Diploma Diploma
  128. Direk Pole Ntereki
  129. Divan Sofa Divani
  130. Diyakos Deacon Diakos
  131. Dogru Straight Dogrou
  132. Domates Tomatoes Ntomates
  133. Dolap Cupboard Ntoulapi
  134. Dolma Stuffed leaves Ntolmas
  135. Drahoma Dowry Trahoma
  136. Duvar Wall Ntouvari
  137. Dumbelek Small drum Toumbeleki
  138. Dumen Rudder, steering wheel Timoni
  139. Dunya World Dounya
  140. Duzine Dozen Ntouzina
  141. Efendi Gentleman Afendis
  142. Eksen Axis Axonas
  143. Enginar Artichoke Anginara
  144. Evlek A measure of land Avlakia
  145. Falcata Shoemaker's knife Faltseta
  146. Fanus Lantern, lampglass Fanos
  147. Faras Dust pan Farasi
  148. Farfara Empty headed, frivolity Farfara
  149. Fasulye Bean Fasoulia
  150. Fener Lantern Fanari
  151. Ferman Sultan's word Firmani
  152. Fincan Cup Flitzani
  153. Findik Walnut Fountouki
  154. Firca Brush Vourtsa
  155. Firkete Hairpin Fourketa
  156. Fidan Plant, sapling Fidani
  157. Filozof Philosopher Filosofos
  158. Fisek Cartridge Fiseki
  159. Fistan Woman's dress Foustani
  160. Fistik Pistacchio Nuts Fistiki
  161. Fitil Fuse Fitili
  162. Fol Nest egg (Pros) Foli
  163. Fukara Poor,Hopeless Fukaras
  164. Gaf Mistake, blunder Gafi
  165. Gaile Care ,Difficulty Gaila
  166. Galeta Breadcrumbs Galeta
  167. Gargara Gargle Gargara
  168. Gazoz Fizzy water Gazoza
  169. Gem Horse bridle Gemi
  170. Gemici Sailor Gemitzis
  171. Gonder Flag pole Kontari
  172. Goril Gorilla Gorillas
  173. Gubre Manure, fertilizer Kopria
  174. Gugum Jug Gumi
  175. Gul Rose Yioulia
  176. Guverte Deck of a ship Kouverta
  177. Haber News Haberi
  178. Hali Carpet, rug Hali
  179. Halka Ring Halkas
  180. Hamam Turkish bath Hamami
  181. Hamal Porter Hamalis
  182. Hancer Short sword Hatzari
  183. Hanim Lady Hanoumi-Hanoumissa
  184. Hap Pill Hapi
  185. Harita Map Hartis
  186. Haram Waste, sin Harami
  187. Harem Harem Haremi
  188. Harman Blend Harmani
  189. Hatir For somebody's sake,favor Hatiri
  190. Hava Air, mood Havas
  191. Havyar Caviar Haviar
  192. Havuz Cistern, pool Havuza
  193. Hayvan Animal, beast Haivani
  194. Helva Halva, a desert Halvas
  195. Hendek Ditch Handaki
  196. Hoca Teacher, priest Hotzas
  197. Hora Dance Horos
  198. Horon Dance Horos
  199. Hovarda Extravagant, womanizer Houvardas (Kouvardas)
  200. Huni Funnel Honi
  201. Hurma Date Hurmas
  202. Huy Habit Houi
  203. Huzur State of harmony Houzouri
  204. Ibrik Pot Briki
  205. Ihlamur Linden Tree Flamouri
  206. Imam Muslim priest Imamis
  207. Imam Bayildi A dish Imam Baildi
  208. Irgat Agricultural worker Ergatis
  209. Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos
  210. Ispanak Spinach Spanaki
  211. Iskambil Playing cards Skambili
  212. Iskarpin Shoe Skarpini
  213. Iskandil Sounding lead in guns Skandali
  214. Iskarmoz Oar support Skarmos
  215. Iskarta Defective Skartos
  216. Iskelet Skeleton Skeletos
  217. Iskonto Discount Skonto
  218. Iskorpit A fish Skorpios
  219. Ispinoz Chaffinch Spinos
  220. Istampa Stamp Stampa
  221. Istaka Billiard cue Steka
  222. Istakoz Lobster Astakos
  223. Istavrit A fish Stavritis
  224. Istavroz Cross Stavros
  225. Isteri Hysteria Ysteria
  226. Istridye Oyster Stridi
  227. Izgara Grill Skara
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  229. Kabadayi Tough guy Kabadais
  230. Kabuk Shell (of animals etc.) Kabouki
  231. Kadayif Kadaif Kadaifi
  232. Kalabalik Mass of people Kalabaliki
  233. Kalay Solder ( A metal) Kalai
  234. Kalayci Tinker Kalaitzis
  235. Kalamar Squid Kalamari
  236. Kalfa Assistant Kalfas
  237. Kaldirim Sidewalk Kaldirimi
  238. Kalem Pen, chisel Kalemi
  239. Kalip Form Kaloupi
  240. Kalpak Fur Cap Kalpaki
  241. Kalpazan Counterfeiter,lazy Kalpouzanos
  242. Kama Short dagger Kama
  243. Kambur Hunchback Kampouris
  244. Kamci Whip Kamtsiki
  245. Kamyon Truck Kamioni
  246. Kanal Chanel, strait Kanali
  247. Kanepe Sofa Kanapes
  248. Kantar Balance Kantari
  249. Kapak Cover Kapaki
  250. Kaparo Deposit Kaparo
  251. Kaplan Tiger (Hawk in Greek) Kaplani
  252. Kaplama Covering Kaplamas
  253. Karakol Police office,police Karakoli
  254. Karagoz Black eyed,a shadow figure Karagoz
  255. Karanfil Carnation Karafilli
  256. Karamela Candy Karamella
  257. Karavana Meal in the army Karavana
  258. Kardes Brother Kardasis
  259. Karga Crow, a bird Karga
  260. Karides Shrimp Garides
  261. Karpuz Watermelon Karpuzi
  262. Karyola Bed ('Nasty'woman in Greek) Kariola
  263. Karsi Opposite Karsi
  264. Karsilama A dance Karsilamas
  265. Kasa Safe, packing case Kassa
  266. Kasap Butcher Hasapis
  267. Kasar Yellow cheese Kaseri
  268. Kasket Cap Kasketo
  269. Katran Tar Katrani
  270. Kavga Quarrel, fight Kavgas
  271. Kavurma A type of meat cooking Kavourmas
  272. Kayik Small boat Kaiki
  273. Kayikci Seaman Kaiksis
  274. Kayisi Apricot Kaisi
  275. Kaymak Cream Kaimaki
  276. Kazma Pick Kasmas
  277. Kebap Kebap Kebap
  278. Kece Coarse felt Ketses
  279. Keci Goat Katsika
  280. Kefal A fish Kefalos
  281. Kemence A string instrument Kementzes
  282. Kelepir Bargain Kelepouri
  283. Kerata Cuckold Keratas
  284. Kerhane Brothel Kiarhanes
  285. Kerevet Bedstead (bed in G.) Krevati
  286. Kerpeten Pliers Kerpeteni
  287. Kesat Lack of bussiness Kesati
  288. Kese Shallow bowl, purse in T. Keses
  289. Kestane Chestnut Kastano
  290. Keyif Fun Kefi
  291. Kiyma Ground meat Kimas
  292. Kibar Kind, gentle Kibaris
  293. Kiler Store room Kelari
  294. Kilise Church Ecclisia
  295. Kilim Carpet Kilimi
  296. Kilit Lock,( key in Greek) Klidi
  297. Kilot Underpants Kulota
  298. Kimyon Cumin Kymino
  299. Kiraz Cherry Kerasi
  300. Kiremit Tile Keramidi
  301. Kitap Book Kitapi
  302. Klefte Thief, theft Kleftis
  303. Koma Coma Koma
  304. Kofte Meatballs Kafta
  305. Kokona Ugly, old woman Kokona
  306. Kokorec Stuffed, grilled intestine Kokoretsi
  307. Kolonya Eau de Cologne Kolonia
  308. Konak Small Palace Konaki
  309. Konserve Canned food Konserva
  310. Kopil Small boy, rascal Kopeli (Creten)
  311. Korfez Bay, gulf Korfos
  312. Kotra Small boat Kotero
  313. Kova Bucket Kouvas
  314. Kukla Puppet, doll Kukla
  315. Kulanpara Homosexual Kolombaras
  316. Kulube Hut Kalyva
  317. Kundak Baby carriage,gun carriage Kontaki
  318. Kurabiye Cookie Kurambies
  319. Kutu Box Kouti
  320. Kusur Fault Kousouri
  321. Kuzine Kitchen, stove Kouzina
  322. Kupeste Handrail of banisters Koupasti
  323. Lahana Cabbage Lahano
  324. Lakerda Salted, dried fish Lakerda
  325. Lakirdi Talk, gossip Lakirdi
  326. Levrek Bass, a fish Lavraki
  327. Leylek Stork Leleki
  328. Liman Harbour Limani
  329. Limon Lemon Lemoni
  330. Lokum Turkish (Greek) Delight Lukumi
  331. Lufer Blue fish Luferi
  332. Macun Elixir,potion Mantzuni
  333. Makara Spool Makaras
  334. Marangoz Carpenter Marangos
  335. Mahmur Sleepy Mahmouris
  336. Manastir Monastery Monastiri
  337. Manav Green Grocer Manavis
  338. Mandalina Tangerine Mandarini
  339. Mangal Grill Mangali
  340. Manolya A flower Manolia
  341. Mantar Mushroom Manitari
  342. Manyak Maniac Manyakos
  343. Marazi Morbid, hysterical Marazi
  344. Marul Lettuce Maruli
  345. Mastika Raki, ouzo Mastiha
  346. Mavna Fishing boat Mavna
  347. Mavro Negro (slang) Mavro
  348. Maydanoz Parsley Maidanos
  349. Meltem Summer wind Meltemi
  350. Menekse Violet Menekses
  351. Mengene Press, screw jack clamp Mengeni
  352. Mersin Myrtle Myrsini
  353. Metazori By force, by threat Me ta zori
  354. Metelik Small money Metaliki
  355. Meydan Square Meidani
  356. Meze Snack Mezes
  357. Midye Mussel Mydi
  358. Mikrop Microbe Mikrobio
  359. Misafir Guest Musafiris
  360. Musakka A dish Musakas
  361. Musmula A fruit Mousmoula
  362. Muze Museum Mousio
  363. Narenciye Orange like fruits Nerantzi
  364. Nargile Tobacco pipe Nargiles
  365. Naz Reluctance Nazi
  366. Oglan Boy (Bad boy in G.) Ts-oglani
  367. Okka Measure of weight Oka
  368. Okyanus Ocean Okeanos
  369. Orfoz A fish Rofos
  370. Orman Forest Roumani
  371. Pabuc Shoe Papoutsi
  372. Paca A soup Patsas
  373. Pacoz Ugly,dirty Patsoura
  374. Palamar Rope for the boat Palamari
  375. Palamut A fish Palamuti
  376. Pancur Shutters Pantzouri
  377. Pantalon Trousers Panteloni
  378. Para Money Paras
  379. Parali Rich Paralis
  380. Paskalya Easter Pashalia
  381. Pasta Cake, pleat Pasta
  382. Pastirma Dried meat Pastourmas
  383. Patates Potatoes Patates
  384. Patlican Eggplant Patlatzani
  385. Patirdi Noise Patirdi
  386. Pazar Market Pazari
  387. Panayir Fair Panigyri
  388. Papara A dish Papara
  389. Papaz Priest Papas
  390. Parazit Parasite Parasito
  391. Pavurya Edible crab, spider crab Kavouria
  392. Perde Curtain Berdes
  393. Pezevenk Pimp Pezevengis
  394. Pide Pita Pita
  395. Pilav Rice Pilafi
  396. Pilaki Beans with onion and oil Fasolia plaki
  397. Pirasa Leek Praso
  398. Pirzola Steak Brizola
  399. Piskopos Orthodox bishop Episkopos
  400. Portakal Oranges Portokali
  401. Rahat Rest, relaxation Rahati
  402. Raki Raki, ouzo Raki
  403. Recina Resin Retsini
  404. Revani A dessert Revani
  405. Rezil Ridiculed, embaressment Rezili
  406. Sabun Soap Sapuni
  407. Sahan Small frying pan Sagani
  408. Sakat Cripple Sakatis
  409. Salep A hot drink Salepi
  410. Salya Saliva Salia
  411. Salyangoz Snail Saliangos
  412. Sandal Open shoe Sandali
  413. Sardalya Sardines Sardela
  414. Sarik Turban Sariki
  415. Sarraf Money and gold changer Sarafis
  416. Saz A string instrument Sazi
  417. Sazan A fish Sazani
  418. Semer Saddle Samari
  419. Sersem Fool Sersemis
  420. Soba Stove for room heating Soba
  421. Sokak Street Sokaki
  422. Soy Relatives, ancestors Soi
  423. Simit Ring shaped bread roll Simiti
  424. Siftah First sale of the day Seftes
  425. Sevda Love, sorrow Sevdas
  426. Siva Construction bond Sovas
  427. Siktir Get out of here! Sihtiri
  428. Sinik Measure of cereals Sniki
  429. Somya Bedstead (metal) Somies
  430. Sunger Sponge Sfungari
  431. Sucuk Sausages Soutzouki
  432. Sultan Sultan Soultan
  433. Sumbul Hyacinth Zoumbouli
  434. Susam Sesame Sousami
  435. Supya Cuttlefish Soupia
  436. Salvar Loose trousers Salvari
  437. Samar Slap in the face Siamara
  438. Samata Noise Samatas
  439. Sapsal Stupid Sapsalis
  440. Serbet Sherbet Serbeti
  441. Serit Stripe, chevron Siriti
  442. Seyran Walk, stroll Seriani
  443. Takim Set, shift of workmen Takimi
  444. Takoz Wedge Takos
  445. Takunya Heel of shoe, wooden shoe Takouni
  446. Tambur An instrument Tambouras
  447. Tamah Greed Tamahi
  448. Tapa Cork, stopper Tapa
  449. Taraca Terrace Taratsa
  450. Tarama A seafood appetizer Taramas
  451. Tarhana A soup Trahanas
  452. Tavan Ceiling Tavani
  453. Tavla Backgammon Tavli
  454. Tel Chord, string Teli
  455. Temel Foundation Themelio
  456. Tembel Lazy Tembelis
  457. Tencere Cooking pot Tentzeris
  458. Teneke Tin Tenekes
  459. Tepe Hill Tepes
  460. Tepsi Baking tin Tapsi
  461. Tersane Shipyard Tarsanas
  462. Tertip Trick Tertipi
  463. Torba Sack, bag Ntorvas
  464. Tombeki Tobacco pipe Toumbeki
  465. Top Ball Topi
  466. Turlu A dish of mixed vegetables Tourlou
  467. Tursu Pickle Toursi
  468. Tugla Brick Touvlo, touvla (plural)
  469. Tulumba Pump, a dessert Touloumba
  470. Tufek Gun Toufeki
  471. Uskumru A fish Skumbri
  472. Vaftiz To baptise Vaftisi
  473. Varil Barrel, cask Vareli
  474. Vernik Varnish Verniki
  475. Veresiye On credit Verese
  476. Yahni Sort of ragout, a dish Yahni
  477. Yaka Collar Yakas
  478. Yali Shore, beach Yalos
  479. Yapi Construction Yapi
  480. Yasemin Jasmine Yasemi
  481. Yelek Waist coat Yeleki
  482. Zar Die, dice Zari
  483. Zarif Elegant Zarifis
  484. Zargana Needlefish Zargana
  485. Zembil Flat straw basket Zembili
  486. Zevzek Silly, superficial Zeuzekis
  487. Zeybek A dance Zeibekikos
  488. Zifiri Darkness Zoferos
  489. Zor Force, trouble, difficulty Zori
  490. Zurna A wind instrument Zurnas
  491. Zuluf Lock of hair Tsouloufi
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