Introduction:
As you may know, renowned dictionaries like Oxford and Cambridge annually choose their “Word of the Year.” Inspired by this tradition, we at Makul Sözlük (makulsozluk.com) have decided to select our own “Word of the Year.” We invite you to participate in this exciting initiative, where the chosen word will be rewarded with 1000 manats.
Rules and Conditions:
- Submission Platform
Suggestions for the word can only be submitted as comments under the dedicated video on the Atawatanhabarlary TikTok account. Submissions made through other platforms will not be accepted. - Requirements for the Selected Word:
- The word must not be a person’s name, a place name, or represent national values (e.g., Independence, Neutrality, Flag).
- The word must already exist on the Makul Sözlük platform in four languages (Turkmen, English, Turkish, Russian).
- Submit the word in all four languages as listed on Makul Sözlük. For example:
alma (Turkmen), apple (English), elma (Turkish), яблоко (Russian).
- Comment Submission Rules:
- You may suggest multiple words in a single day.
- The first accepted comment will be prioritized. Include the exact date and time (Turkmenistan time) in your comment, e.g., 25.12.2024, 23:34.
- Comments with altered submission times will be immediately deleted.
- Winner Selection:
- Only the first person to suggest the accepted word will receive the prize.
- Relatives of Döwran Orazgylyjow, employees of Atawatan Media, Makul Sözlük, and their close family members are not eligible to participate.
- Alternative Outcome:
- If no suitable suggestions are received, we will select a word ourselves. In this case, the 1000 manats will be donated to charity, with details of the recipient announced later.
- Results Announcement and Prize Distribution:
- Results will be announced on December 31, 2024.
- The cash prize will be handed out in Ashgabat during the first five days of January 2025.
Additional Notes:
- Makul Sözlük aims to make this an annual event, encouraging broader participation and offering bigger rewards in the future.
- Any inappropriate or unethical comments will be deleted immediately, and the user will be blocked.