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zemberek

noun
  1. coil spring, a mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material
  2. spring latch, a latch that snaps into the keeper whenever the door is shut
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zembereğcoil spring immy

The k of zemberek becomes ğ before a vowel: zembereğim. The last vowel, e, is front and unrounded, so the “my” ending is -im.

Words from it

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Kırık bir zembereği yenisiyle değiştirdiği anda, saat aniden neşeyle çalışmaya ve tik tak etmeye başladı.

The moment she replaced a broken mainspring with a new one, the watch suddenly started working and ticking joyfully.

Galata'nın Saatçisi, p. 1 · B2
Bu dükkânların loş vitrinlerini süsleyen sayısız kadran, sarkaç ve zemberek, sokağın her iki yakasından birbirine tamamen zıt iki farklı hayat felsefesini fısıldardı.

The countless dials, pendulums, and mainsprings adorning the dim display windows of these shops whispered two completely opposite philosophies of life to each other from both sides of the street.

Galata'da Zamanın Sarkaçları, p. 1 · C2

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