Yataghan

Pronunciation: /ˈjætəˌɡæn/

Definitions of yataghan

noun a type of Turkish sword with a double-curved blade

Example Sentences

A1 A yataghan is a type of sword.

A2 The yataghan has a curved blade and a double-edged tip.

B1 The soldier unsheathed his yataghan and prepared for battle.

B2 The yataghan was a popular weapon among Ottoman soldiers.

C1 The intricate design of the yataghan showcased the craftsmanship of the blacksmith.

C2 Collectors seek out rare yataghans to add to their historical weapon collections.

Examples of yataghan in a Sentence

formal The yataghan is a type of Turkish sword known for its distinctive double-curved blade.

informal Check out this cool yataghan I found at the antique shop!

slang I feel like a yataghan wielding ninja with this new knife!

figurative His words were like a sharp yataghan, cutting through the silence in the room.

Grammatical Forms of yataghan

• past tense: yataghaned
• plural: yataghans
• comparative: more yataghan
• superlative: most yataghan
• present tense: yataghans
• future tense: will yataghan
• perfect tense: have yataghanned
• continuous tense: is yataghanning
• singular: yataghan
• positive degree: yataghan
• infinitive: to yataghan
• gerund: yataghanning
• participle: yataghanned

Origin and Evolution of yataghan

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'yataghan' is of Turkish origin.

Evolution of the word: The yataghan originally referred to a type of Turkish sword with a double-curved blade, but over time, its usage has expanded to also include any type of short, curved sword or dagger.