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This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.

Definition
1.
Susamış kimse."Kızgın güneşin altında saatlerce yol aldıktan sonra, bir yudum soğuk suya teşne bir hâlde pınarın başına vardı."
Adjective
2.
Bir şeyi çok isteyen, ona can atan, istekli."Gönlü, yıllardır mahrum kaldığı o bir damla samimiyete öyle teşneydi ki; çölde serap gören bir yolcu misali, her güler yüze umutla kanat çırpıyordu."
Adjective

İşaret Dili

t gifT
e gife
ş gifş
n gifn
e gife

Origin

The word entered Turkish from the Persian taşna تشنه  meaning "dry, thirsty." It evolved from the Middle Persian word tişnag meaning "dry."

Areas of Usage

  • Everyday Language: Used both for individuals who are physically thirsty and metaphorically for those who strongly desire something, are eager for it, or are keenly motivated.
  • Literature: Used as a metaphorical adjective in literature to describe individuals who have an intense desire for something, are passionately drawn to it, or are deeply devoted.

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AuthorRabia KarabulutMarch 3, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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