Çapraz

Çapraz is a Turkish word meaning cross-shaped or diagonal. It functions as both an adjective and a noun in Turkish. As an adjective, çapraz describes objects or directions that intersect at an angle or lie across another object. As a noun, it can refer to a cross or crossmark used as a symbol. In Turkish, the term appears in various compound expressions that convey crosswise or diagonal orientation. Çapraz is also a surname; people bearing the name are found among Turkish-speaking populations. The word is capitalized when it begins a sentence or occurs as part of a proper name.