Izmir (Turkey)
Social relations- word and phrases useful for the social contacts in the city
The legislation for family names and surnames was passed in 1934. Before then people were generally addressed with descriptors such as -zade meaning "of that family",- paÅŸa "the pasha", or with -oÄŸlu meaning "son of".
Aile | Family |
Anne, Ana | Mother |
Baba | Father |
Kız kardeş, abla | Sister, older sister |
Erkek kardeÅŸ, abi | Brother, older brother |
Kız evlat/kız | Daughter |
Erkek evlat/oÄŸul | Son |
Ä°kizler | Twins |
Words designating family relationships are maternal or paternal:
Dayı/amca | Uncle |
Teyze/hala | Aunt |
Büyükbaba/dede | Grandfather |
Büyükanne/anneanne/babaanne/nene | Grandmother |
Zübeyde Hanım Anıtı - The mother of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk