aferin

== Turkish == === Alternative forms === aferim, afferim (nonstandard) âferin (superseded) === Etymology === Inherited from Ottoman Turkish آفرین (āferīn, “well done”), from Old Anatolian Turkish [script needed] (āferīn, “well done”), from Persian آفرین (âfarin, “bravo”), from Middle Persian 𐭠𐭯𐭥𐭩𐭭 (āfrīn, “praise, blessing”) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈɑːfeɾ̞in] Hyphenation: a‧fe‧rin === Interjection === aferin (often childish or sarcastic) bravo, well done ==== Usage notes ==== This term is normally used by teachers or other respected elders towards younger people, particularly children. If said to an unfamiliar young adult, it's considered condescending or even insulting; if said by a youngster to an older person, even worse. Also used when talking to pet animals. ==== Synonyms ==== bravo === Further reading === “aferin”, in Turkish dictionaries, Türk Dil Kurumu Nişanyan, Sevan (2002–), “aferin”, in Nişanyan Sözlük Ayverdi, İlhan (2010), “aferin”, in Misalli Büyük Türkçe Sözlük, a reviewed and expanded single-volume edition, Istanbul: Kubbealtı Neşriyatı