Turkish · Adjectives
Çirkin
Ugly
Beginneradjective
Definition
Unpleasant to look at.
Example
Bu bina çok çirkin.
This building is very ugly.
Etymology
'Çirkin' comes from the Proto-Turkic root meaning 'ugly' or 'offensive', maintaining its negative connotations in modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Çirkin' is used primarily in informal contexts to describe physical appearance or behavior in both spoken and written forms, without significant regional variations.