What is the definition of the Turkish word "ancak"?

The Turkish word "ancak" is defined as: "Apart from, except (for), excluding."

Translation of Turkish word "ancak" to English

ancak

/andʒak/

Connectors & Prepositions A1

Meaning

Preposition

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

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How to use

Two senses: 'but' as a conjunction, and 'only' as an adverb. 'Ancak on lira' means only ten lira, not 'but ten lira'.

🇬🇧 English

but

Example

Açım ama param yok.

I am hungry, but I don't have money.

O benim arkadaşım ama onu tanıyıp tanımadığımdan emin değilim.

He is my friend, but I'm not sure if I know him.

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Synonyms

sadece

Common phrases

Açım ama param yok.— I am hungry, but I don't have money.
O benim arkadaşım ama onu tanıyıp tanımadığımdan emin değilim.— He is my friend, but I'm not sure if I know him.

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🇩🇪German:aber 🇬🇧English:but 🇪🇸Spanish:pero 🇵🇱Polish:ale

Frequency rank: #409 in Turkish

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What does the Turkish word "ancak" mean?▼

The Turkish word "ancak" means "but" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Açım ama param yok." (which translates as "I am hungry, but I don't have money.").