Translation of Turkish word "ara" to English
ara
/aɾa/
Meaning
VerbTo reach out with one's voice. To request, summon, or beckon.
How to use
Can mean 'interval/gap' or be the imperative 'call!' / 'search!' from aramak. Follows regular 2-way and 4-way vowel harmony in tense suffixes (-iyor, -di, -ecek, -miş).
🇬🇧 English
call
Example
Annemi aramam lazım.
I need to call my mom.
Benim için taksiyi çağırabilir misin?
Can you call the taxi for me?
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Common phrases
- ara sıra— from time to time
- Annemi aramam lazım.— I need to call my mom.
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Frequency rank: #378 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "ara" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ara" means "call" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Annemi aramam lazım." (which translates as "I need to call my mom.").
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