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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.

Cultural context in Turkey often highlights the visibility of cats in urban life. In cities like Istanbul,

Kedi is also the title of a 2016 documentary film directed by Ceyda Torun. The film follows

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.
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.
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.