Stambul
from turki
Verified
Standard
noun
Proper Name
From turki
Definition
Former capital of Turkey; now Istanbul
Etymology
Borrowed from the Turkish 'Istanbul', referring to the capital of Turkey. The term entered Indonesian through the influence of folk theater in the early 20th century, where it was used to name the 'stambul' theatrical performances.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name