Translation of Turkish word "şey" to English
şey
/ʃej/
Meaning
NounThat which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
How to use
The word 'şey' is often used in Turkish to refer to a specific object or concept, and its usage can be seen in phrases such as 'o şey' (that thing) or 'bu şey' (this thing). Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
thing
Example
Bu şey benim en sevdiğim kitap.
This thing is my favorite book.
Yanaktan öpmek Fransızlara özgü bir şeydir; bir süre sonra alışıyorsun.
Kissing on the cheek is a French thing; after a while you get used to it.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- her şey— everything/always
- Bu şey benim en sevdiğim kitap.— This thing is my favorite book.
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #16 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "şey" mean?▼
The Turkish word "şey" means "thing" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "şey"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu şey benim en sevdiğim kitap." (which translates as "This thing is my favorite book.").
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