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Meaning of "raki" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RAKI

From Turkish rāqī.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RAKI

raki  [rɑːˈkiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAKI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Raki is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAKI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of raki in the English dictionary

The definition of raki in the dictionary is a strong spirit distilled in Turkey, the former Yugoslavia, etc, from grain, usually flavoured with aniseed or other aromatics.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAKI


alfaki
ˌælfəˈkiː
alfaqui
ˌælfəˈkiː
chickee
tʃɪˈkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
Lung-chi
ˈlʊŋˈkiː
Lungki
ˈlʊŋˈkiː
maquis
mɑːˈkiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
miskey
ˌmɪsˈkiː
off-key
ˌɒfˈkiː
offkey
ˌɒfˈkiː
rakee
rɑːˈkiː
rekey
riːˈkiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAKI

rake
rake in
rake up
rake-off
raked
rakee
rakehell
rakehelly
raker
rakery
rakeshame
raking
rakish
rakishly
rakishness
rakshasa
raku
rale
Raleigh
rall.

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAKI

Abnaki
Amagasaki
Baki
Bourbaki
Faliraki
Iraki
kaki
Kawasaki
khaki
maki
Mount Taranaki
Nagasaki
Paki
rumaki
saki
sukiyaki
Taranaki
teppan-yaki
teriyaki
Yamasaki

Synonyms and antonyms of raki in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «raki» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAKI

Find out the translation of raki to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of raki from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «raki» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉基
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

raki
570 millions of speakers

English

raki
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Raki
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

راكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

раки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

raki
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

raki
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

raki
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Raki
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Raki
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Raki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Raki
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Raki
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rakı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

raki
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

raki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

раки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

raki
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρακί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

raki
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

raki
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

raki
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of raki

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAKI»

The term «raki» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.866 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of raki
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «raki».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAKI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «raki» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «raki» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about raki

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAKI»

Discover the use of raki in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to raki and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Raki: a novel
Novel based on author's experiences growing up in Serbia, then migrating to Australia in 1960. He adopted the Aboriginal name Wongar whilst living in the Northern Territory.
B. Wongar, 1997
2
Elders, Shades, and Women: Ceremonial Change in Lango, Uganda
At that time members of a single lineage belonging to the Raki clan occupied a village that had been the object of several cattle raids and attacks by members of a lineage engaged in a blood feud with the Raki. To protect themselves, the Raki  ...
Richard T. Curley, 1973
3
Turkey
Raki (Anise Alcohol) Turkey's national drink is a clear, strong spirit made of grapes infused with aniseed. An evening with raki is much more than liquid refreshment: it's an insight into a whole lifestyle. Most of Turkey's raki comes from grapes ...
Dani Valent, Perihan Masters, Jim Masters, 2000
4
Albania: The Bradt Travel Guide
Of the other Albanian alcoholic drinks, raki is the most widely consumed. It is a clear spirit, usually distilled from grape juice, and drunk as a morning pick-me- up , an aperitif, a digestif, or at any other time of day. Albanians also make raki from ...
Gillian Gloyer, 2008
5
The Orthodox Jewish Bible
6 | And Elohim said, Let there be a raki'a (expanse, dome, firmament) in the midst of the mayim (waters), and let it divide the mayim from the mayim. | 7 | And Elohim made the raki'a, and divided the waters under the raki'a from the "waters ...
Phillip E. Goble, 2002
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The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions
Ka noho a Han-raki i Hao-whenua, k0 tana pa hoki tera i Hero-tin, ka noho nei te iwi i patua nei e Nga-ti-hana, ara a Han-raki katoa, i pana atu nei hoki e Hongi- hika i Han-raki ko te wa ano hoki tenei O ana iwi nei i hoki mai ai ki to ratou ...
John White, 2011
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Mediterranean Europe
Foodwise, the only thing you're likely to be lacking in Albania is mëngjes ( breakfast), which tends to consist of a shot of the spirit raki or an espresso. If you' re desperate, most shops sell packet croissants, or ask your hotel for some bukë and ...
‎2009
8
Reports of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to ...
I have: oho egiate-raki, a boar (i.e. pig with tusk, egi), and oho magiwa-raki, sow ( i.e. pig its female). Varia gave oho arava-raki, sow. 3. Number. The plural is indicated by a change in the demonstrative or by an adjective following the noun.
‎2011
9
Reports of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to ...
I have: olio egiate-raki, a boar (i.e. pig with tusk, egi), and oho magiuxt-raki, sow ( i.e. pig its female). Varia gave oho arava-raki, sow. 3. Number. The plural is indicated by a change in the demonstrative or by an adjective following the noun.
10
Oceanic Mythology
to another branch of the offspring of Raki . . . 'Tread on Papa, tread her down; and prop up Raki, lift him up above . . . that the eyes of Raki, who is standing here, may be satisfied.' . ..Now, thiswasthe origin of theheaven. It was made byTane ...
Roland B. Dixon

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAKI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term raki is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rame Energy expects June sales start from Raki/Huajache
Renewable power supplier Rame Energy (LON:RAME) expects to start commercial sales from its Raki/Huajache wind farm project in Chile in June. The two ... «Proactive Investors UK, May 15»
2
The break out of Yeni Raki with Ms Marmite Lover
Keen to shed its Turkish high street restaurant image, Yeni Raki has decided to resurrect the anima of the aniseed spirit. The distiller is refreshing the public's ... «Foodepedia, May 15»
3
Raki shines in HK Disneyland
MANILA, Philippines - Raki Vega has found a second home, friends for life and an ideal workplace in Hong Kong Disneyland, which is celebrating its 10th ... «Philippine Star, Apr 15»
4
Yeni Raki Turkish Delight
Back home, I wanted to make my own, with a flavour I couldn't find in Turkey Yeni Raki or 'Lion's Milk' which is also the country's national drink, Raki is made ... «Huffington Post UK, Feb 15»
5
Q&A: Te Paparahi o te Raki Treaty claims
The inquiry district covers all territories north of Auckland that have not previously been the subject of Waitangi Tribunal historical reports, including the Hokianga ... «Stuff.co.nz, Nov 14»
6
Borco takes over distribution of Yeni Raki from Diageo
Diageo bought Mey Icki – owner of Yeni Raki – back in 2011 for £1.3bn, but all expressions of Yeni Raki will now be distributed by Borco, including Yeni Raki, ... «The Spirits Business, Jul 14»
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With New Turkish Liquor Ban, Raki Goes Underground
Raki, an anise-flavoured brandy, is the unofficial national drink, favored by modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and millions of other Turks. Erdogan ... «Daily Beast, Jun 14»
8
What is raki and how do you drink it?
"It can be drunk in three ways: as a shot; in a tall glass mixed with water and ice; or in two glasses — one containing a measure of raki, the other water — drunk ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan 14»
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How to drink raki: A crash course in Turkey's signature drink
It's an old, all-purpose, prescription-free medicine for healing the heart and soothing the mind. Nonetheless, you're unlikely to find it in a pharmacy. Meet raki ... «CNN Travel, Aug 13»
10
Pardon My Turkish: Battle for 'Halal' Words
He reasoned that the song contained the word “raki” (an aniseed-based alcoholic beverage, traditionally brewed all around the Balkans and Anatolia for ... «Al-Monitor, Aug 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Raki [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/raki>. Apr 2024 ».
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