Translation of Turkish word "alıyor" to English
alıyor
/alɯjoɾ/
Meaning
VerbThird-person singular present continuous of the verb 'almak' (to buy / take) — meaning 'he/she/it is buying' or 'he/she/it is taking'. Formed as al- + -ıyor.
How to use
Third person continuous of 'almak'. He/she is taking.
🇬🇧 English
is taking
Example
Babam her gün gazete alıyor.
My father buys a newspaper every day.
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- satın alıyor— is buying / is purchasing
- Babam her gün gazete alıyor.— My father buys a newspaper every day.
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What does the Turkish word "alıyor" mean?▼
The Turkish word "alıyor" means "is taking" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Babam her gün gazete alıyor." (which translates as "My father buys a newspaper every day.").
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