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Seyhan River

Seyhan River

4.9
A river in southern Turkey that flows into the Mediterranean Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Seyhan
  • The Seyhan River flows through Adana before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Examples

  • The Seyhan River is an important source of water for the city of Adana.

  • After heavy rains, the Seyhan River sometimes overflows its banks.

  • Many migratory birds can be spotted along the Seyhan River during spring.

  • The Seyhan River is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Seyhan River?

  • In the summer, the Seyhan River attracts many tourists who enjoy its serene banks.

  • The beautiful parks along the Seyhan River provide ideal spots for picnics and relaxation.

Synonyms

Seyhan
vsSeyhan River
8.5

A river in southern Turkey that flows into the Mediterranean Sea

gives a simpler flow direction saying southwest rather than south-southwest
sarus
vsSeyhan River
9.9

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

uses the modern current name rather than the historical one

Surface Forms

Seyhan River main

Morphology

Seyhan + river

This is a straightforward proper-name + noun combination: the meaning is simply a river called 'Seyhan'. A B1 learner who knows 'river' (and treats 'Seyhan' as a place-name) can immediately infer it denotes a river, and toponymic constructions of this sort are cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

Seyhan River may come from an old local word or a person's name. The part Seyhan was how people long ago called the water. So today Seyhan River is the name for the river that flows through Adana in southern Turkey and into the Mediterranean.