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Kadınefendi

Kadınefendi is a Turkish word that means "lady" or "madam". You know how you have a mommy and a daddy? Well, kadınefendi is the way to say a grown-up lady who is very respectful and important.

It's like when you speak to someone who is older than you, you might call them "ma'am" or "miss". That's sort of like how kadınefendi works. It's a special word that people can use to show respect to women who are important or have a special title, like a teacher or a doctor.

So, if you meet a grown-up lady in Turkey and you want to show her respect, you can call her kadınefendi!
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