Translation of Turkish word "şaka" to English
şaka
/ʃaka/
Meaning
NounNoun meaning joke, prank, or jest. Used to refer to something said or done for amusement.
How to use
Noun meaning 'joke' or 'jest'. Widely used in the verb construction 'şaka yapmak' (to joke) and the common conversational idiom 'şaka bir yana' (jokes aside).
🇬🇧 English
joke
Example
Bu sadece bir şakaydı, lütfen darılma.
This was only a joke, please don't be offended.
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Common phrases
- şaka yapmak— to tell a joke / make a joke
- şaka bir yana— jokes aside / kidding aside
Frequency rank: #451 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "şaka" mean?▼
The Turkish word "şaka" means "joke" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu sadece bir şakaydı, lütfen darılma." (which translates as "This was only a joke, please don't be offended.").
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