Hikaye -

In modern Turkish, "hikaye" is the common word for , often used interchangeably with the more formal term öykü .

They often revolve around "folk romances" where lovers are separated by external rivals or circumstances rather than internal conflict. 3. Modern Turkish Literature & Storytelling Hikaye

In the context of Turkish literature, is a traditional narrative genre that blends prose and poetry. In modern Turkish, "hikaye" is the common word