Translation of Turkish word "şans" to English
şans
/ʃans/
Meaning
NounSomething that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
How to use
French loanword for luck or chance. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
luck
Example
Sınavınızda iyi şanslar!
Good luck on your exam!
Bugün şansım çok yaver gitti.
I had a lot of luck today.
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Common phrases
- çok şans— very
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Frequency rank: #553 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "şans" mean?▼
The Turkish word "şans" means "luck" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "şans"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sınavınızda iyi şanslar!" (which translates as "Good luck on your exam!").
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