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spirit

 
 
/ˈspɪrɪt/ noun

Translation

FEELING [no plural] the way people think and feel about something
ruh, can
a spirit of optimism Everyone soon got into the spirit of (= started to enjoy) the carnival - singing, dancing, and having fun.2124
community/team, etc spirit when you feel enthusiasm about being part of a group
toplum/takım vs. ruhu
2127
in good/high/low spirits feeling good/excited/unhappy
iyi/yüksek/düşük ruh hâlinde; iyi/heyecanlı/mutsuz hissetme
21242125
NOT BODY [C] the part of a person which is not their body, which some people believe continues to exist after they die
ruh
7272096
NOT ALIVE [C] something which people believe exists but does not have a physical body, such as a ghost
ruh, hayalet
evil spirits727
the spirit of the law/an agreement, etc the intended meaning of the law/an agreement, etc and not just the written details
kasdedilen anlam/mana/öz
684
DRINK [C] a strong alcoholic drink, such as whisky or vodka
alkollü içki
[usually plural] I don't often drink spirits.121
(Definition of spirit noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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