Sanki

Sanki is a term with several meanings across languages. In Slavic languages, notably Russian and Polish, sanki (санки in Russian) refers to sleds, particularly those used by children. Sleds are simple vehicles with two curved runners and a flat surface for sitting or carrying a load, designed for use on snow or ice. The word is often encountered in everyday speech and in cultural contexts describing winter transport and recreation.

In Turkish, sanki is an adverb meaning "as if" or "so it seems," used to express conjecture, hypothetical comparison, or a degree of skepticism. It can appear at the beginning or in the middle of a clause. Examples include: Sanki yağmur yağıyormuş, meaning "It seems that it is raining," or Sanki her şey yolunda gidiyordu, meaning "As if everything was going smoothly." The usage is not related to the sled meaning.

Beyond language, sanki also occurs as a surname and may appear in place names or personal names in various cultures. As a result, the term has multiple, distinct uses depending on context.