Sığacık

Turkish

Etymology

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish صیغه‌جق (sığacık). According to Nishanyan, the placename could derive from Ancient Greek σιγαλεός (sigaleós, “silent, still”), in reference to its naturally protected harbour. The site of the ancient city of Τέως (Téōs) is located nearby.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɯ.aˈd͡ʒɯk/

Proper noun

Sığacık

  1. a neighbourhood in Seferihisar district, İzmir Province, Turkey

Derived terms

  • Sığacıklı

Further reading

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