Definition

A police officer in Turkey.

Example

The zaptieh helped maintain order in the busy marketplace.

Conversation

I met a really interesting zaptieh at the market yesterday.

Oh really? What did he have to say?

He told me some funny stories about his work as a policeman.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'zaptieh' originates from Turkish 'zapt', meaning to seize or capture, combined with the suffix '-ieh', which denotes a state or condition. Therefore, 'zaptieh' refers to the condition of being seized or captured.

Memory Tip

Think of the Turkish word 'zapt' meaning to seize, and remember that 'zaptieh' describes the state of being captured.

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