taraf

Meaning

  1. side; one half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
  2. side; a group of people of a certain allegiance or adherence. Usage examples: mother's side, German side in WWII, supporters/fans of a sports team, etc.
  3. party; a person or group of people constituting a particular side in a contract or legal action.

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
[tɑɾɑf]
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish طرف (“end; side, edge; vicinity; region”), ultimately from Arabic طَرَف (ṭaraf).

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