Translation of Turkish word "başına" to English
başına
/baʃɯna/
Meaning
AdverbDative case form of 'baş' (head) with possessive suffix, meaning 'to one's head'. Used idiomatically to mean 'alone' (tek başına) or 'per' (kişi başına).
How to use
Dative form of 'baş' with possessive. 'Tek başına' means 'by oneself/alone'. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
per
Example
Tek başına seyahat etmeyi seviyor.
She likes to travel alone.
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Common phrases
- tek başına— alone
Frequency rank: #370 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "başına" mean?▼
The Turkish word "başına" means "per" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "başına"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "başına"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Tek başına seyahat etmeyi seviyor." (which translates as "She likes to travel alone.").
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