Çalmalar

Çalmalar is a Turkish term that functions as the plural form of the noun çalma. In Turkish, çalma is a polysemous word with at least two common uses, so the plural form can appear in different contexts with different meanings.

One sense of çalmalar is related to theft. In this usage, çalmalar refers to acts of stealing or thefts. It is a general, non-specific term that may appear in crime reports, news coverage, or discussions of property crime, typically without detailing the methods or targets of the thefts.

Another sense is musical. In informal Turkish, çalma can mean to play or perform a piece on a musical instrument, or to perform a tune. In this sense, çalmalar can denote several tunes, melodies, or musical pieces that are performed or recognized as a group. The exact meaning depends on context and accompanying words.

Etymology and disambiguation: çalma derives from the verb çal-, which carries meanings such as to play (an instrument) and to steal. The intended meaning of çalmalar is clarified by surrounding language, such as adjectives, verbs, or phrases that specify theft or music.

Usage notes: To avoid ambiguity, speakers may add qualifiers like “çalma eylemi” (the act of stealing) or “çalma parçaları” (musical pieces) depending on the intended sense.

See also: çalma, çalmak.