KEDI

Kedi is the Turkish word for cat. In Turkish, kediler is the plural form, and kedinin is the possessive; Turkish nouns do not mark gender, so kedi refers to cats of any sex. The term is used in everyday speech to describe domestic cats and can appear in various phrases and titles.

In Turkish usage, kedi denotes a companion animal kept or encountered in households, streets, and public spaces. The word is common in conversation as well as in literature and media, where it may appear in idioms, poetry, or as part of names and cultural references related to cats.

Cultural context in Turkey often highlights the visibility of cats in urban life. In cities like Istanbul, many street cats live alongside residents, tea shops, and markets. Local communities frequently feed and care for these animals, and cats are commonly seen in neighborhoods, mosques, and squares. This has contributed to a widely perceived affinity between residents and city cats, forming a recognizable aspect of daily life for some communities.

Kedi is also the title of a 2016 documentary film directed by Ceyda Torun. The film follows several street cats in Istanbul and their human guardians, exploring the relationships between people and animals in an urban environment. It received international attention for its cinematography and its intimate portrayal of urban life, contributing to broader interest in the topic of stray and free-ranging cats.