IN GREEK
μαράζι
marazi
heartache; consuming sorrow
IN TURKISH
maraz
maraz
disease; affliction
WEAR THE WORD
μαράζι in blue ink and maraz in red, on a T shirt, a tote or a mug.
THE RECORD
- LENT BY, BORROWED BY
- Turkish to Greek
- STARTED IN
- Arabic
- CATEGORY
- Music and feeling
- HOW THE MEANING DRIFTED
- Greek commonly conveys persistent sadness; Turkish maraz denotes disease or affliction.
COMMENTS
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SOURCES
- Triantafyllidis, Λεξικό της Κοινής Νεοελληνικής, entry μαράζι www.greek-language.gr
- Nişanyan Sözlük, entry maraz www.nisanyansozluk.com
- Nişanyan Sözlük (checked online)
Etymologies are checked against the dictionaries and studies listed. An entry is stamped settled only when both the Greek and the Turkish side have been checked. Research for this ledger was compiled with AI assistance and reviewed by the editors.
HOW TO CITE THIS ENTRY
Gold, K. (ed.) (2026) ‘μαράζι / maraz’, entry 355, Defter ή Tefteri: a ledger of shared Greek and Turkish words. https://defteritefteri.com/en/w/355-marazi/. Accessed [day month year].