Translation of Turkish word "asıl" to English
asıl
/asɯl/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective/adverb meaning 'real, actual, main, essential' — the true or fundamental thing, as opposed to what is secondary or apparent (e.g. 'asıl mesele' — the real issue; 'asıl adı' — his real/actual name).
How to use
'Asıl' means 'real/main/essential', placed before the noun it modifies. Don't confuse with 'orijinal' (original, as opposed to a copy) — a separate loanword.
🇬🇧 English
actual
Example
Asıl mesele para değil, zaman.
The real issue isn't money, it's time.
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- asıl mesele— the main/real issue
- asıl adı— his/her real name
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What does the Turkish word "asıl" mean?▼
The Turkish word "asıl" means "actual" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Asıl mesele para değil, zaman." (which translates as "The real issue isn't money, it's time.").
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