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.

Hyphenated as

ta‧raf

Pronounced as (IPA)

[tɑɾɑf]

Etymology

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

Sentences

Ancak haklı olan taraf biziz ve kazanacağız.

However, the right is on our side and we will win.

İki taraf da diplomatik gerileme istemiyor .

Neither side wants a diplomatic setback.