küresel
küresel 30秒で
- Küresel means 'global' or 'spherical' in Turkish, used for world-wide issues.
- It is a formal adjective commonly found in news, science, and business contexts.
- The most famous phrase is 'küresel ısınma', which means 'global warming'.
- It contrasts with 'yerel' (local) and is derived from 'küre' (sphere).
The Turkish word küresel is a powerful adjective that translates primarily to 'global' or 'spherical' in English. Derived from the Arabic-rooted noun 'küre' (sphere/globe) combined with the Turkish relational suffix '-sel', it encapsulates anything that pertains to the entire world or possesses a three-dimensional round shape. In modern Turkish, its usage has exploded alongside the concepts of globalization and international connectivity.
- Geopolitical and Economic Context
- When discussing trade, finance, or politics, küresel indicates a scale that transcends national borders. It is the standard term for 'globalization' (küreselleşme) and 'global markets' (küresel piyasalar).
Bugün ekonomi küresel bir ağ halindedir.
- Environmental Context
- This is perhaps the most frequent use in daily news. 'Küresel ısınma' (global warming) is a fixed phrase that every Turkish speaker knows and uses to describe the climate crisis.
- Scientific and Mathematical Context
- In geometry, küresel refers to things that are spherical. For instance, 'küresel aynalar' means spherical mirrors in physics.
Dünya tam bir küresel şekle sahip değildir.
Whether you are reading a newspaper, watching a documentary about the environment, or studying international relations, küresel is an indispensable term for describing the interconnectedness of our modern world.
Using küresel correctly requires understanding its position as a qualifying adjective. In Turkish, adjectives typically precede the nouns they modify. Because küresel is a formal and technical word, it is rarely found in slang but is ubiquitous in academic, professional, and journalistic writing.
- Modifying Abstract Nouns
- It is often paired with abstract concepts like 'peace', 'crisis', or 'culture'. For example: küresel barış (global peace).
Küresel bir kriz kapıda bekliyor.
- Contrast with Local/Regional
- To emphasize the scale of an issue, speakers often contrast küresel with yerel (local) or bölgesel (regional). This helps define the scope of the discussion.
Şirketimiz küresel ölçekte hizmet veriyor.
In grammatical terms, küresel does not change based on gender (Turkish has no grammatical gender) or number of the noun it modifies. It remains küresel whether you are talking about one global problem or many global problems.
If you turn on a Turkish news channel like TRT Haber or NTV, you will likely hear küresel within the first ten minutes. It is a 'high-frequency' word in formal discourse.
- The News and Media
- Headlines often use it to describe international conflicts or economic shifts. Phrases like 'Küresel güçler' (Global powers) are common in political analysis.
Küresel ısınma ile mücadele etmek zorundayız.
- Corporate and Business Meetings
- In Istanbul's business districts like Levent or Maslak, executives use küresel to discuss market expansion. 'Küresel rekabet' (Global competition) is a buzzword in boardrooms.
Bu marka küresel bir başarı hikayesidir.
In summary, while you might not use it to ask for bread at a local bakery, you will definitely need it to understand any discussion about the state of the world today.
Even though küresel seems straightforward, learners often make specific errors regarding its scope and its distinction from similar-sounding words.
- Confusing with 'Yuvarlak'
- Yuvarlak simply means 'round'. You use it for a plate or a circle. Küresel is specifically 'spherical' or 'global'. Calling a pizza 'küresel' would imply it is a 3D ball, which is incorrect.
Yanlış: Küresel bir masa aldım. (I bought a global/spherical table.)
Doğru: Yuvarlak bir masa aldım. (I bought a round table.)
- Overusing it for 'International'
- While related, küresel refers to the whole world. If you mean a deal between two specific countries, use uluslararası (international) instead. Küresel implies a systemic, world-wide phenomenon.
Bu sorun sadece yerel değil, küresel bir boyuta ulaştı.
Finally, watch the spelling. It is küresel with a 'ü' and 's'. Some learners mistakenly write 'kuresel' or 'küresel' with a 'z' because of 'globally' associations, but the Turkish root is very specific.
To truly master Turkish, you need to know when to use küresel and when to reach for its synonyms or related terms. Turkish has a rich vocabulary of scale.
- Küresel vs. Evrensel
- Evrensel means 'universal'. While küresel is limited to our planet (the globe), evrensel applies to the entire universe or human values that apply everywhere (like universal human rights - evrensel insan hakları).
Müzik evrensel bir dildir.
- Küresel vs. Dünya çapında
- Dünya çapında literally means 'world-wide'. It is often used as a direct synonym for küresel but feels slightly more descriptive of the extent of something rather than its nature.
İnternet küresel iletişimi kolaylaştırdı.
In academic writing, prefer küresel for systemic issues. In casual conversation about fame, dünya çapında (world-wide) is very common (e.g., 'Dünya çapında bir sanatçı').
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
The suffix '-sel/-sal' was controversial when first introduced in the 1930s because it was inspired by the French '-el' suffix, but it is now perfectly standard Turkish.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing 'ü' as 'u' (kuresel).
- Pronouncing 's' as 'z' (kürezel).
- Stress on the first syllable.
- Swallowing the 'r' sound.
- Making the 'e' too long.
難易度
Easy to recognize if you know 'global'.
Requires correct spelling of 'ü' and 's'.
The 'ü' and 'r' combination can be tricky for English speakers.
Very clear and distinct sound in news reports.
次に学ぶべきこと
前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
Relational Suffix -sel/-sal
Küre + sel = Küresel (Global), Tarih + sel = Tarihsel (Historical)
Adjective Placement
Küresel (Adjective) + Sorun (Noun)
Adverb Formation with 'olarak'
Küresel olarak (Globally)
Compound Noun Construction
Küresel ısınma (Noun-Noun compound without suffix)
Genitive-Possessive with Adjectives
Küresel ısınmanın sonuçları (The results of global warming)
レベル別の例文
Dünya küresel bir şekle sahiptir.
The world has a spherical shape.
Simple adjective-noun agreement.
Bu bir küresel modeldir.
This is a global/spherical model.
Using 'küresel' to describe a physical object.
Küresel ısınma nedir?
What is global warming?
A common question structure.
O, küresel bir sorun.
That is a global problem.
Using 'o' as a pronoun.
Küresel haberleri izliyorum.
I am watching global news.
Present continuous tense.
Küresel bir şirket.
A global company.
Simple noun phrase.
Hava küresel olarak ısınıyor.
The weather is warming up globally.
Using 'olarak' to form an adverbial phrase.
Küresel bir köy.
A global village.
Metaphorical usage.
Küresel ısınma buzulları eritiyor.
Global warming is melting the glaciers.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
Büyük şirketler küresel pazarda yarışıyor.
Big companies compete in the global market.
Locative case '-da' on 'pazar'.
Küresel kriz herkesi etkiledi.
The global crisis affected everyone.
Past tense '-di'.
Küresel bir barış istiyoruz.
We want a global peace.
Accusative case is not needed here because 'barış' is indefinite.
İnternet küresel bir ağdır.
The internet is a global network.
The suffix '-dır' adds certainty/definition.
Küresel iklim hızla değişiyor.
The global climate is changing rapidly.
Adverb 'hızla' (with speed).
Bu kitap küresel sorunları anlatıyor.
This book explains global problems.
Accusative case '-ı' on 'sorunlar'.
Küresel bir marka olmak zor.
It is hard to be a global brand.
Infinitive '-mak' used as a subject.
Küresel ekonomi geçen yıl durgunluğa girdi.
The global economy entered a recession last year.
Dative case '-a' on 'durgunluk'.
Küresel ısınmaya karşı önlem almalıyız.
We must take precautions against global warming.
Necessitative mood '-malıyız'.
Küresel ticaret yolları çok önemlidir.
Global trade routes are very important.
Compound noun 'ticaret yolları'.
Şirketimiz küresel ölçekte büyümeyi hedefliyor.
Our company aims to grow on a global scale.
Present continuous '-yor'.
Küresel güç dengeleri sürekli değişiyor.
Global power balances are constantly changing.
Plural subject with singular verb (common in Turkish).
Bu, küresel bir iş birliği gerektirir.
This requires global cooperation.
Aorist tense '-r' for general truths.
Küresel ısınmanın etkilerini her yerde görüyoruz.
We see the effects of global warming everywhere.
Genitive-Possessive construction 'ısınmanın etkileri'.
Küresel bir perspektif kazanmak için seyahat etmelisiniz.
You should travel to gain a global perspective.
Purpose clause with 'için'.
Küreselleşme, yerel kültürleri tehdit edebilir.
Globalization can threaten local cultures.
Possibility mood '-ebilir'.
Küresel finansal kriz tüm piyasaları sarstı.
The global financial crisis shook all markets.
Past tense '-tı' (hardened due to 'sars-').
Küresel ısınma ile mücadelede teknoloji kritik rol oynar.
Technology plays a critical role in the fight against global warming.
Locative case on the gerund 'mücadelede'.
Küresel ısınma sadece çevresel değil, aynı zamanda sosyal bir sorundur.
Global warming is not just an environmental issue, but also a social one.
Contrastive structure 'değil... aynı zamanda'.
Küresel tedarik zinciri aksarsa fiyatlar yükselir.
If the global supply chain is disrupted, prices rise.
Conditional '-sa'.
Küresel ısınma raporu bilim insanları tarafından hazırlandı.
The global warming report was prepared by scientists.
Passive voice 'hazırlandı' and 'tarafından' (by).
Küresel şirketlerin vergi politikaları tartışılıyor.
Tax policies of global companies are being discussed.
Genitive-Possessive chain.
Küresel bir lider olmak vizyon gerektirir.
Being a global leader requires vision.
Infinitive subject.
Küresel yönetişim mekanizmaları yetersiz kalıyor.
Global governance mechanisms are falling short.
Compound noun with possessive suffix '-ı'.
Küresel ısınmanın geri döndürülemez eşiğine yaklaşıyoruz.
We are approaching the irreversible threshold of global warming.
Adjective from verb 'döndürülemez' (irreversible).
Küresel sermaye akışları gelişmekte olan ülkeleri etkiliyor.
Global capital flows affect developing countries.
Participle 'gelişmekte olan' (developing).
Küresel hegemonya mücadelesi yeni bir boyuta evrildi.
The struggle for global hegemony has evolved into a new dimension.
Past tense '-di'.
Küresel ısınma verileri, iklim değişikliğinin ciddiyetini ortaya koyuyor.
Global warming data reveals the seriousness of climate change.
Idiomatic verb 'ortaya koymak' (to reveal/display).
Küresel vatandaşlık bilinci gençler arasında yaygınlaşıyor.
Global citizenship awareness is spreading among young people.
Verb from adjective 'yaygınlaşmak'.
Küresel krizlerin çözümünde çok taraflılık esastır.
Multilateralism is essential in solving global crises.
Abstract noun 'taraflılık'.
Küresel ısınma, biyolojik çeşitliliği ciddi şekilde tehdit etmektedir.
Global warming is seriously threatening biological diversity.
Formal present tense '-maktadır'.
Küresel ısınma, Antroposen çağının en belirgin tezahürüdür.
Global warming is the most prominent manifestation of the Anthropocene era.
Superlative 'en' and formal noun 'tezahür'.
Küresel finansal sistemin kırılganlığı, sistemik riskleri beraberinde getiriyor.
The fragility of the global financial system brings systemic risks with it.
Complex genitive chain.
Küresel ölçekteki bu dönüşüm, toplumsal yapıları kökten sarsmaktadır.
This transformation on a global scale is radically shaking social structures.
Adverbial 'kökten' (radically/from the root).
Küresel ısınma ile ilgili paradigmatik bir kaymaya ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
A paradigmatic shift regarding global warming is needed.
Passive 'duyulmaktadır'.
Küresel adalet arayışı, uluslararası hukukun temel taşlarından biridir.
The search for global justice is one of the cornerstones of international law.
Partitive construction 'taşlarından biri'.
Küresel ısınmanın yol açtığı felaketler, göç dalgalarını tetikliyor.
Disasters caused by global warming trigger waves of migration.
Relative clause 'yol açtığı'.
Küresel ekonomi-politik dengeler, teknolojik devrimle yeniden şekilleniyor.
Global politico-economic balances are being reshaped by the technological revolution.
Compound adjective 'ekonomi-politik'.
Küresel ısınma, insanlığın ortak kaderini tayin eden en büyük unsurdur.
Global warming is the greatest factor determining the common fate of humanity.
Participle 'tayin eden' (determining).
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— On a global scale. Used to describe the extent of an event.
Salgın küresel çapta yayıldı.
— Global village. Refers to the world being connected by technology.
Dünya artık küresel bir köy haline geldi.
— Global capital. Refers to international investment funds.
Küresel sermaye güvenli liman arıyor.
— Global player. A company or country with world-wide influence.
Türkiye enerjide küresel bir oyuncu olmak istiyor.
— The threat of global warming.
Küresel ısınma tehdidi her geçen gün artıyor.
— Global order. The current state of world politics.
Yeni bir küresel düzen kuruluyor.
よく混同される語
Yuvarlak is 2D/generic round; Küresel is 3D/spherical or global.
International (between nations) vs Global (the whole world).
Universal (applicable to the universe/all humanity) vs Global (Earth-specific).
慣用句と表現
— To become a global problem. Used when a small issue grows to affect the whole world.
Kirlilik küresel bir sorun haline geldi.
Formal— To think on a global scale. Not an idiom per se, but a common professional mantra.
Başarı için küresel ölçekte düşünmeliyiz.
Neutral— The 'bill' or cost of global warming (metaphorical cost).
Küresel ısınmanın faturasını gelecek nesiller ödeyecek.
Journalistic— To be a global actor/player in politics.
Ülkemiz küresel bir aktör konumundadır.
Formal— A global wave (of change, of crisis).
Yeni bir küresel dalga ekonomiyi etkileyebilir.
Journalistic— To play with global balances/stabilities.
Bu karar küresel dengelerle oynamak demektir.
Political— To reach global standards.
Üretimimiz küresel standartlara ulaştı.
Business— To cause a global resonance/impact.
Haber küresel bir yankı uyandırdı.
Journalistic— To pose a global threat.
Virüs küresel bir tehdit oluşturuyor.
Formal間違えやすい
It is the noun form.
Küre is 'the sphere'; Küresel is the adjective 'spherical/global'.
Dünya bir küredir. (The world is a sphere.)
Both describe scale.
Bölgesel is regional (limited area); Küresel is global.
Bu sadece bölgesel bir yağmur. (This is just a regional rain.)
Both describe round shapes.
Dairesel is circular (2D); Küresel is spherical (3D).
Dairesel bir hareket yaptı. (He made a circular motion.)
Both mean 'broad'.
Genel is general; Küresel is specifically about the world.
Genel bir konuşma yaptı. (He made a general speech.)
Both describe something found in many places.
Yaygın means widespread; Küresel means covering the whole globe.
Bu hastalık çok yaygın. (This disease is very widespread.)
文型パターン
Bu [Noun] küreseldir.
Bu sorun küreseldir.
Küresel [Noun] [Verb].
Küresel ısınma artıyor.
Küresel bir [Noun] olmak [Verb].
Küresel bir marka olmak zordur.
[Noun] küresel ölçekte [Verb].
Şirket küresel ölçekte büyüyor.
Küresel [Noun] ile [Noun] arasındaki ilişki.
Küresel ekonomi ile siyaset arasındaki ilişki.
Küresel [Noun]’ın beraberinde getirdiği [Noun].
Küresel ısınmanın beraberinde getirdiği felaketler.
Hem yerel hem de küresel [Noun].
Hem yerel hem de küresel sorunlar.
Küresel [Noun]’a karşı [Noun].
Küresel krizlere karşı önlemler.
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Highly frequent in formal speech, news, and education.
-
Kuresel ısınma
→
Küresel ısınma
Missing the dots on the 'ü' changes the pronunciation and is a spelling error.
-
Küresel bir daire
→
Küresel bir cisim
A 'daire' (circle) is 2D, while 'küresel' implies 3D. Use 'dairesel' for 2D.
-
Küresel bir toplantı (for 2 countries)
→
Uluslararası bir toplantı
If only a few countries are involved, it's international, not global.
-
Küresel insanlar
→
Dünya vatandaşları
While 'global people' might be understood, 'küresel' usually modifies systems or shapes, not groups of people directly.
-
Kürezel
→
Küresel
English speakers often use 'z' because of 'globalize', but Turkish uses 's'.
ヒント
Suffix Power
Learn the '-sel/-sal' suffix. It's a great way to expand your vocabulary. If you know 'bilim' (science), you can guess 'bilimsel' (scientific).
Master the Ü
The first vowel is 'ü'. Don't let it sound like 'u'. Keep your tongue forward and lips rounded.
News Junkie
Read the Turkish news site 'BBC Türkçe' or 'TRT Haber'. You will see 'küresel' in almost every international article.
Fixed Phrases
Memorize 'küresel ısınma' as one unit. It's the most common use of the word.
Formal Tone
Use 'küresel' in your Turkish proficiency exams (TÖMER) to gain points for high-level vocabulary.
Scale Matters
Always ask yourself: Is this about the whole world? If yes, use 'küresel'. If just between two countries, use 'uluslararası'.
Scientific Use
If you are a student in Turkey, you will need 'küresel' for physics (mirrors) and math (spheres).
Market Talk
In a job interview, talk about 'küresel vizyon' (global vision) to impress Turkish employers.
Root Word
Connect it to 'küre' (globe). If you can visualize a globe, you can remember 'küresel'.
End Stress
Listen for the rising intonation at the end of the word: küre-SEL.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Küre sounds like 'curry'. Imagine a giant ball of spicy curry covering the whole globe. That's 'küresel'!
視覚的連想
Imagine a blue marble (the Earth) held in a hand. The hand represents the 'sel' (action/relation) and the marble is the 'küre'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to find three news headlines today that contain the word 'küresel' and translate them.
語源
Derived from the Arabic word 'kura' (كرة) meaning ball or sphere. The Turkish suffix '-sel' was added during the Language Revolution to create modern adjectives.
元の意味: Pertaining to a sphere.
Turkic (with Arabic root).文化的な背景
No specific sensitivities, but in political contexts, 'küresel sermaye' can sometimes have a negative connotation depending on the speaker's ideology.
The Turkish 'küresel' maps almost 1:1 with the English 'global'. No significant cultural mismatch.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Climate Change
- Küresel ısınma
- İklim değişikliği
- Karbon ayak izi
- Sürdürülebilirlik
International Business
- Küresel pazar
- Küresel rekabet
- Dış ticaret
- Küresel şirket
Geometry/Physics
- Küresel ayna
- Küresel koordinatlar
- Küre hacmi
- Küresel sapma
Political News
- Küresel güçler
- Küresel kriz
- Küresel diplomasi
- Küresel güvenlik
Technology
- Küresel ağ
- Küresel erişim
- Dijital dünya
- Küresel bağlantı
会話のきっかけ
"Küresel ısınma hakkında ne düşünüyorsun?"
"Sence küresel bir dil öğrenmek neden önemli?"
"Şirketiniz küresel pazarda mı faaliyet gösteriyor?"
"Küresel kriz seni nasıl etkiledi?"
"Dünyanın en büyük küresel sorunu nedir?"
日記のテーマ
Küresel bir vatandaş olduğunuzu hissediyor musunuz? Neden?
Küresel ısınmayı durdurmak için bireysel olarak neler yapabiliriz?
Küreselleşmenin yerel kültürünüz üzerindeki etkilerini tartışın.
Gelecekte küresel bir lider olsanız, ilk hangi sorunu çözerdiniz?
Küresel bir kriz anında insanların nasıl birleşmesi gerektiğini yazın.
よくある質問
10 問Mostly, yes. In common speech, it refers to world-wide issues. However, in technical fields like math or physics, it means 'spherical'. For example, 'küresel ayna' means 'spherical mirror'. Context is key.
'Küresel' is about our planet (the globe). 'Evrensel' is 'universal' and can refer to the whole universe or values that apply to all humans regardless of location (like universal human rights).
Yes, it is quite formal. You will find it in newspapers, academic articles, and business meetings. In very casual talk, people might just say 'dünya' (world) or 'bütün dünya' (the whole world).
The word for globalization is 'küreselleşme'. It comes from the verb 'küreselleşmek' (to globalize).
No. A plate is flat and circular, so you should use 'yuvarlak' or 'daire şeklinde'. 'Küresel' is for 3D objects like balls or the Earth.
Only when talking about the news, the environment, or business. It's not a word you'd use to describe household items unless they are perfectly spherical.
The most direct opposite is 'yerel' (local). Other opposites depending on context are 'bölgesel' (regional) or 'ulusal' (national).
Not really. It is already a standard adjective. You can use 'dünya çapında' (world-wide) but it's longer.
No. 'Küresel' comes from 'küre' (Arabic root), while 'kurye' comes from French 'courrier'.
No, it is strictly an adjective. To use it as a noun, you would say 'küresellik' (globality).
自分をテスト 200 問
Write a sentence using 'küresel ısınma'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Our company is a global brand.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Explain 'küreselleşme' in one simple Turkish sentence.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence contrasting 'yerel' and 'küresel'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
What is the shape of the Earth? Use 'küresel'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a headline about a global crisis.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'We need a global perspective.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence about global peace.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Use 'küresel ölçekte' in a sentence about technology.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Global warming is a serious threat.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence about a global network.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Global economic growth is slow.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence about spherical mirrors (küresel aynalar).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Use 'küresel kriz' in a sentence about the past.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'The search for global justice'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence about a 'global village'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Global cooperation is necessary.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence using 'küresel' as 'spherical'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Translate: 'Impacts of globalization'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Write a sentence about global trade.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Say 'Global warming' in Turkish.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global economy' in Turkish.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'On a global scale'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global crisis'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'The world is spherical'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global market'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Globalization'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global peace'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global power'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global issues'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Pronounce 'Küresel' correctly.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global network'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global warming is dangerous'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'A global brand'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global competition'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global vision'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global cooperation'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global trade'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global justice'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Say 'Global health'.
Read this aloud:
あなたの回答:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Listen and identify the word: 'Küresel ısınma çok önemli.'
Listen and translate: 'Küresel kriz kapıda.'
Listen and identify the scale: 'Şirketimiz küresel çapta büyüyor.'
Listen and identify the shape: 'Dünya küreseldir.'
Listen and identify the topic: 'Küresel ısınma buzulları eritiyor.'
Listen and identify the noun: 'Küresel bir vizyon şart.'
Listen and translate: 'Küresel ekonomi durgun.'
Listen and identify the adjective: 'Yerel ve küresel sorunlar.'
Listen and translate: 'Küresel barış istiyoruz.'
Listen and identify the concept: 'Küreselleşme süreci devam ediyor.'
Listen and identify the field: 'Küresel ayna ışığı toplar.'
Listen and identify the problem: 'Küresel kirlilik artıyor.'
Listen and translate: 'Küresel bir ağ kurduk.'
Listen and identify the subject: 'Küresel ısınma raporu hazır.'
Listen and identify the tone: 'Küresel adalet şarttır.'
/ 200 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
The word 'küresel' is essential for B1+ learners to discuss international topics. It functions exactly like the English 'global' in most contexts, especially regarding the environment and economy. Example: 'Küresel bir çözüm bulmalıyız' (We must find a global solution).
- Küresel means 'global' or 'spherical' in Turkish, used for world-wide issues.
- It is a formal adjective commonly found in news, science, and business contexts.
- The most famous phrase is 'küresel ısınma', which means 'global warming'.
- It contrasts with 'yerel' (local) and is derived from 'küre' (sphere).
Suffix Power
Learn the '-sel/-sal' suffix. It's a great way to expand your vocabulary. If you know 'bilim' (science), you can guess 'bilimsel' (scientific).
Master the Ü
The first vowel is 'ü'. Don't let it sound like 'u'. Keep your tongue forward and lips rounded.
News Junkie
Read the Turkish news site 'BBC Türkçe' or 'TRT Haber'. You will see 'küresel' in almost every international article.
Fixed Phrases
Memorize 'küresel ısınma' as one unit. It's the most common use of the word.