zirve

Zirve is a Turkish noun meaning the highest point of a mountain or hill, i.e., the summit or peak. It is also used in a metaphorical sense to denote the highest level of achievement or importance. In everyday Turkish, common expressions include zirveye çıkmak (to reach the summit), zirvede olmak (to be at the top), and zirve noktasına ulaşmak (to reach the peak).

Geography and mountaineering use the term to refer to the actual summit; climbers may describe the final ascent to the zirve and the conditions near the top. The word functions in both literal and figurative contexts, reflecting physical height as well as social or professional prominence.

The origin of zirve is established in Turkish; its precise etymology is not widely documented in concise sources. The term is a core element of compound phrases such as zirve noktası (the summit point) and is widely understood across Turkish-speaking communities. In media and everyday language, zirve often appears in headlines and slogans to convey peak performance or top status.

See also: summit, peak, zenith.