araba
|a-ra-ba|
A1
/aɾaba/
vehicle / cart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'araba' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'ʿarābah' (عربة), where the term meant 'cart, carriage.'
Historical Evolution
'araba' entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic 'ʿarābah' and was adopted into modern Turkish as 'araba'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred primarily to carts or carriages; over time in Turkish it evolved to commonly mean a motor vehicle or 'car' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Turkish, a motor vehicle; car; automobile.
I bought a new araba last week.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a vehicle in general; any wheeled conveyance (including wagons or carts).
They loaded the goods onto the araba.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/30 13:22