“Always used when addressing a prince or princess Gulet – a wooden yacht Han – tradesman’s hall, inn. Sometimes called a caravanserai Jandarma – while the Turkish National Police Force are responsible for law and order in the urban districts, the Jandarma cover the rural areas. They are a paramilitary force under joint control of the military and the Interior Ministry Kapalı Çarşı – Grand Bazaar Kapıcı – Doorkeeper. Blocks of flats have kapıcılar, men who act as security, porters etc., for the a...partment community Kilim – flat woven rug Mısır Çarşı – the Spice Bazaar MIT – Turkish Secret Service ‘Mehmet’ – affectionate generic name for the ‘average’ Turkish solider. Like the British ‘Tommy’ Namaz – Muslim prayer, performed five times a day Nargile – a water or ‘hubble bubble’ pipe used for smoking tobacco Pide Salonu – a restaurant specialising in the slightly leavened style of bread known as pide. This may be eaten with a variety of toppings including eggs, vegetables, meat and cheese Rakı – aniseed-flavoured alcoholic spirit Sigara Börek – savoury pastry shaped like a cigarette Vizier – minister.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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