Translation of Turkish word "aşkına" to English
aşkına
/aʃkɯna/
Meaning
NounAşk (love) with a possessive suffix and the dative case: for the love of, for the sake of.
How to use
Idiomatic expression 'for the sake of'. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
for the sake of
Example
Tanrı aşkına, lütfen bana gerçeği söyle!
For God's sake, please tell me the truth!
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Common phrases
- Tanrı aşkına— for God's sake
- Tanrı aşkına, lütfen bana gerçeği söyle!— For God's sake, please tell me the truth!
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What does the Turkish word "aşkına" mean?▼
The Turkish word "aşkına" means "for the sake of" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tanrı aşkına, lütfen bana gerçeği söyle!" (which translates as "For God's sake, please tell me the truth!").
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