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 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |