Armenian-Turkish dictionary published in TurkeyMay 5, 2010 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish Linguistic Society published an Armenian-Turkish/Turkish-Armenian dictionary. Professor Sukru Haluk Akalin, Director of the Society, admits that Armenian linguists, specifically, Hakob Martayan, significantly contributed to the creation of the Turkish language. "We have been trying to publish a comprehensive dictionary for 100 years,” the Professor said. “We have recently started establishing departments of Armenian Studies in our universities, although the number of our historians, who know the Armenian language, is limited." He noted that the dictionary is of historical importance, saying: “Armenians facilitated development of the public and cultural life of the Ottoman Empire.” “It’s remarkable that Bedros Keresteciyan authored one of the first etymological dictionaries of the Turkish language, while Armenian linguist Bedros Zeki Garabedyan is the author of a series of Turkish dictionaries. He assembled over 50 textbooks for teaching Turkish in Armenian schools," the Professor said. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |