What does iştiyak in Turkish mean?

What is the meaning of the word iştiyak in Turkish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use iştiyak in Turkish.

The word iştiyak in Turkish means passion, istek, ihtiras, arzu, kuvvetli istek, iştiyak, şiddetli arzu/tutku/iştiyak. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word iştiyak

passion

istek

(longing, yearning)

Amy has a hankering for a milkshake.

ihtiras

(instance of love or lust)

In a moment of passion, they embraced.

arzu, kuvvetli istek, iştiyak

(figurative (desire)

It was clear that Peter had the hunger that he needed to motivate him.

şiddetli arzu/tutku/iştiyak

(intense emotion, passion)

The pianist is famous for the passion and fervor in his performances.

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