Turkish · Family & People
Arkadaş
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection.
Example
Arkadaşım bana yardım etti.
My friend helped me.
Etymology
'Arkadaş' comes from the Turkish words 'arka' (behind) and 'daş' (stone), implying someone you can rely on, dating back to the Turkic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Arkadaş' is widely used in both informal and semi-formal situations and is prevalent in spoken language across Turkey.