konuklar

Konuklar is the Turkish plural noun for guests, with the singular form konuk. It refers to people invited to a home, event, or gathering and is commonly used in everyday language as well as in formal writing. The term is often found in phrases describing hospitality and social etiquette in Turkish culture.

In usage, konuklar functions like any ordinary noun in a sentence. Examples include: Konuklar geldi. (The guests arrived.) Konuklar masaya oturdular. (The guests sat down at the table.) In Turkish, konuklar can be combined with other words to form related terms such as konuk odası (guest room) or konukseverlik (hospitality).

Cultural context emphasizes hospitality as a valued social norm. Hosts commonly welcome konuklar with greetings such as hoş geldiniz and offer tea or coffee, light snacks, or meals. The experience of hosting or visiting often centers on conversation, respect, and making guests feel comfortable in the home or venue. While konuk is a formal or literary-sounding synonym for guest, misafir is more widely used in contemporary everyday Turkish, and konuklar may appear in literature, media, or more ceremonial language.

See also: misafir, misafirler, konuk odası, konukseverlik, ev sahibi. These terms reflect the broader linguistic landscape around hosting, guest experience, and hospitality in Turkish.