Do you know the meaning of the word commemorate? The word commemorate means bring to remembrance. It comes from Latin. The initial prefix “com-” refers to together and the root “memorate” simply refers to remember: remember together. That is a word dating back to 1600s. It is about memories and remembering. It thus means to perpetuate the memory of someone. The Turkish equivalent of the word “commemorate” is “anmak” or “kutlamak“. Here are some examples for you:
1. We always commemorate the founding of our nation with a public holiday.
2. The Turkish people commemorated the founder of their republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
3. Our teacher wanted us to write a memoir to commemorate the former principal, who passed away last year.
Quotes of Commemoration: The following thought-provoking quotes attributed to Atatürk obviously help us commemorate him in person and the courage of a brave leader of all times:
- Peace at home, peace in the world!
- One day my mortal body will turn to dust, but the Turkish Republic will stand forever!
- My spiritual heritage is science and the mind.
- The biggest battle is the war against ignorance!
- A nation without education is like a bird without wings.
- Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women!
- Teachers are the one and only people who save nations!
- Fanaticism is based on ignorance. Therefore, he who has fanatic inclinations is ignorant. Science overcomes ignorance without doubt; thus it is necessary to enlighten the people.
- Unless a nation’s life faces peril, war is murder!
- Sovereignty is not given, it is taken!
- To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me!
- Victory is for those who can say “Victory is mine!”.
- Independence is my character; I have not been able to bend to anyone’s will.
- Future lies in the sky!
- How happy is the one who says, “I am a Turk”! (In Turkish: Ne Mutu Türküm Diyene!)
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