Translation of Turkish word "an" to English
an
/an/
Meaning
NounNoun meaning 'moment / instant / brief period of time'.
How to use
A very brief moment. Forms many time-related adverbs like 'aniden' (suddenly) or 'anbean' (gradually).
🇬🇧 English
moment / instant
Example
O an şaşkınlıktan ne yapacağımı bilemedim.
At that moment I didn't know what to do out of surprise.
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- İşte o an bir şeyler yapmam gereken an oldu.— That was the moment when I should have done something.
- Yıldızın doğduğu an kısa sürdü.— The moment when the star was born was short.
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What does the Turkish word "an" mean?▼
The Turkish word "an" means "moment / instant" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "O an şaşkınlıktan ne yapacağımı bilemedim." (which translates as "At that moment I didn't know what to do out of surprise.").
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