Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oka

Noun

/ˈō-kə/

Definition

A unit of weight used in Turkey and some Arab countries, generally equivalent to approximately 1.282 kilograms.

Examples

During my visit to Turkey, I learned that one oka of olives costs about five Turkish lira.
The vendor weighed the spices in okas to ensure fairness in the sale.
In this market, prices are often still calculated in okas rather than kilograms.

Meaning

The term ‘oka’ refers to a traditional measurement used primarily in trade and commerce to weigh goods, especially in the context of markets in Turkey and the Middle East.