Özet:

Sounds, letters, words and sentences of language are generated after a long period. In the constitution of a language, the environment, climate and time people live in have a significant effect. The structure and richness of a language brings the richness of thought as well. The roots of Mersin Degirmendere people is “yörük” – a branch or Turks. After years, people stopped being nomads and lived in villages. Thus, the main source of income is agriculture. Although the language of the village has started to change with changing technology, traditions and customs are still alive as a result of the conservative structure of the village. Thus, the villagers are under the attention of media and many television programss have been made about the village. The language of the villafe attracts attention. In this study, the words, idioms, riddles and rhymes are presented. With this study, the record of a dialect generated after years and on the verge of being forgotten. Moreover, the study is aimed to contribute Turkish dialect field

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