Kuzeybatı
Kuzeybatı (pronounced [kuzeyˈbatɯ]) is a Turkish word meaning "northwest." It is a compound word formed from the Turkish words kuzey (north) and batı (west).
Meaning:
The word refers to the cardinal direction located halfway between north and west. It can also denote a region or area situated in the northwest of a specific location, country, or geographical feature.
Usage:
- As a direction: Indicates movement or orientation towards the northwest.
- As a geographical term: Describes a region or location situated in the northwest. For example, the "Kuzeybatı Anadolu" (Northwest Anatolia) region of Turkey.
- Figuratively: Can be used to describe a decline or direction that combines northern and western characteristics.
Related Terms:
- Kuzey (North)
- Batı (West)
- Doğu (East)
- Güney (South)
- Kuzeydoğu (Northeast)
- Güneydoğu (Southeast)
- Güneybatı (Southwest)