Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
şem. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
şem, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
şem in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
şem you have here. The definition of the word
şem will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
şem, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Turkish
Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish شمع, from Arabic شَمْع (šamʕ). Compare Azerbaijani şəm, şam.
Noun
şem (definite accusative şemi, plural şemler)
- (archaic) candle
- Synonym: mum
Fuzuli :
- Beni candan usandırdı cefadan yâr usanmaz mı?
Felekler yandı ahımdan muradım şemi yanmaz mı?
- (archaic) beeswax
- Synonym: balmumu
Further reading
- “şem”, in Turkish dictionaries, Türk Dil Kurumu