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Seyhan

Seyhan

8.5
A river in southern Turkey that flows into the Mediterranean Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : Seyhan
  • Many towns and villages are located on the banks of the Seyhan river.

Examples

  • The Seyhan provides vital irrigation for the agricultural lands of the region.

  • The Seyhan is beautiful in the spring!

  • They took a boat trip along the Seyhan to enjoy the scenery.

  • Don't miss the sunset over the Seyhan!

  • The Seyhan river is known for its beautiful scenery as it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Fishing is a popular activity along the Seyhan river, attracting many sport fishermen.

  • Many tourists visit the Seyhan river to enjoy activities like kayaking and picnicking on its banks.

Synonyms

Seyhan River
vsSeyhan
4.9

A river in southern Turkey that flows into the Mediterranean Sea

uses the shorter name form without the explicit watercourse word
sarus
vsSeyhan
9.9

An ancient name for the river now called Seyhan in southern Turkey

refers to the river in modern geography rather than its ancient name

Surface Forms

Seyhan main

Etymology

Seyhan is the modern Turkish name for a large river in southern Turkey that has fed towns and farms for centuries. A helpful way to remember it is to split it into Sey and han and imagine a 'host' handing out water, since the river supplies life and water to the region.