Galatasaray
Definition
A prestigious multi-sport club based in Istanbul, Turkey, most famous for its dominant football (soccer) team, nicknamed 'The Lions' or 'Cimbom,' with a massive fanbase and numerous domestic and international titles.
An elite historic high school (Galatasaray Lisesi) in Istanbul, founded in 1481, known for producing Turkey's intellectual and political elite.
A public research university in Istanbul, formerly the Ottoman School of Administration, renowned for law, economics, and international relations programs.
Examples
Galatasaray maçı başlarken, evdeki aslanlar koltuklara yayıldı ama skorboardu görünce hepimiz ayağa fırladık!
When the Galatasaray match started, the lions at home sprawled on the couches, but seeing the scoreboard had us all jumping up!
Fenerbahçe'ye karşı Galatasaray'ın klasik zaferi: Rakip ağları delik deşik etmek.
Galatasaray's classic win over Fenerbahçe: Turning the rival net into Swiss cheese.
Galatasaray taraftarı olmak, her derbide kalp atışlarını maraton koşusuna çevirmek demek.
Being a Galatasaray fan means turning every derby into a heart-pounding marathon.
Galatasaray Lisesi mezunu olmak, kapıları açan sihirli bir anahtar gibi.
Graduating from Galatasaray High School is like having a magic key that opens every door.