Esinti

Esinti is a Turkish noun meaning a light breeze or current of air. It is derived from the verb esmek, which means to blow or to breathe, and it conveys a gentler movement of air than a strong wind. In everyday use and in meteorology, esinti is commonly described with qualifiers such as hafif (light) or serin (cool) to denote a mild breeze; stronger air movements are typically described simply as rüzgar or kuvvetli esinti.

The term also has figurative uses. Esinti can denote a subtle influence, hint, or impression of something, rather than a literal airflow. In Turkish literature and poetry, the word is often employed to evoke notions of freshness, change, or a delicate atmosphere.

Etymology and related terms: Esinti is linked to the verb esmek, and is part of a semantic field that includes rüzgar (wind) and hava akımı (airflow). The word is widely understood across Turkish dialects and registers, from everyday speech to literary language.