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Turkish Lesson: Köpek


I passed this place on my way home from the train station today. I pass it every day. 

It's quite common to see owners here playing with a Köpek.

It's not the only place I see a Köpek or two. Most are strays I see lying languidly throughout the day. In the evening they clean up the streets and make their rounds of alleyways. My landlord says they keep him up at night, but I haven't heard any barking...yet.

Köpek. Your newest Turkish word!

Postscript: i spotted this sign on my hike Saturday. I took several shortcuts, but never when I saw this sign. 

Var means "have or has" in English. 
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  1. JennyAugust 14, 2022 at 7:08 AM

    What kind of dogs are you seeing there? Mixed breeds or are certain breeds more common?

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  2. JDAugust 15, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    Really mixed. Mostly big, furry mutts. They aren't very photogenic. I also see Turks walking dogs on leashes. This dog park is a sign that dogs are a popular pet, but I'd say the strays outnumber the owned.

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