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As a Turkish language teacher, I am excited to continue sharing my knowledge with my students. In this lesson, we will be discussing housing in Turkish culture. Housing in Turkey is diverse and varies based on the city, region, and socioeconomic status.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Symbols of Bursa & Mesajlaşmalarda Kullanılar Kısaltmalar.

Types of Housing

Turkish housing ranges from traditional Ottoman-style houses to modern apartments in high-rise buildings. Here are some common types of housing in Turkey:

Ev: House
Apartman: Apartment building
Konut: Residences
Kira: Renting

In Istanbul, for example, most residential buildings are high-rise apartments. In rural areas, you'll find more traditional-style houses made from stone or mud bricks.

Customs Surrounding Housing

There are several customs in Turkey revolving around housing:

Turks prefer to live close to their family and friends, so it's common to see extended families living in the same apartment building.
It is customary for guests to remove their shoes when entering a home in Turkey.
Turkish homes typically have a separate room for guests (called the "misafir odası").
It is also common for Turkish homes to have a separate room for women (called the "zenan odası"), where female guests might gather to socialize without men present.

Turkish Vocabulary Related to Housing

Here are some useful Turkish vocabulary words to help you talk about housing:

Turkish	Pronunciation	English
Ev	ev	House
Daire	daire	Apartment
Bina	seen-ah	Building
Kiralık	kee-rah-luhk	For rent
Satılık	sah-tuh-luhk	For sale

Interesting Facts

Did you know that the harem quarters in Ottoman homes were considered the most private areas, and only women were allowed inside? The word "harem" actually means "forbidden" in Arabic.

Conclusion

This concludes our lesson on housing in Turkish culture. I hope that you enjoyed learning about the different types of housing, customs surrounding it, and relevant vocabulary. Don't forget to practice your Turkish with native speakers and immerse yourself in the language as much as possible.

Sources

With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Marriage in Turkey & Cuisine.

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