Nazar

Pronunciation: /nəˈzɑːr/

Definitions of nazar

noun a Turkish word meaning 'gaze' or 'look'

Example Sentences

A1 Nazar is the Turkish word for 'evil eye'.

A2 In some cultures, people believe in the power of nazar to bring bad luck.

B1 The nazar amulet is often worn to protect against negative energy.

B2 Many shops in Turkey sell nazar beads to ward off the evil eye.

C1 The concept of nazar is deeply rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures.

C2 Some people believe that nazar can be used for both protection and harm, depending on the intention of the person using it.

Examples of nazar in a Sentence

formal The professor warned against giving nazar to the experimental results before completing the analysis.

informal Don't give nazar to my new car, I just got it washed.

slang I can't believe you nazar-ed my chances of winning the game!

figurative Her positive attitude acted as a nazar against any negative energy around her.

Grammatical Forms of nazar

• past tense: nazar'd
• plural: nazars
• comparative: more nazar
• superlative: most nazar
• present tense: nazar
• future tense: will nazar
• perfect tense: have nazar'd
• continuous tense: is nazar'ing
• singular: nazar
• positive degree: nazar
• infinitive: to nazar
• gerund: nazar'ing
• participle: nazar'd

Origin and Evolution of nazar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'nazar' originated from the Arabic language.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nazar' initially referred to the concept of an evil eye or curse believed to bring bad luck or harm. Over time, the word has evolved to also signify a protective amulet or charm used to ward off the evil eye.