Translation of Turkish word "bay" to English
bay
/baj/
Meaning
NounMr., sir. A polite title placed before a man's first name or surname.
How to use
Title placed before the surname: 'Bay Yılmaz'. The feminine counterpart is 'Bayan'. Both are formal; in speech 'Bey' after the first name is commoner.
🇬🇧 English
Mr.
Example
Bay Yılmaz toplantıya başkanlık etti.
Mr. Yılmaz presided over the meeting.
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Common phrases
- bayım— sir / my dear sir
- Bay Öztürk emekli oldu.— Mr. Öztürk retired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "bay" mean?▼
The Turkish word "bay" means "Mr." in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "bay"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bay Yılmaz toplantıya başkanlık etti." (which translates as "Mr. Yılmaz presided over the meeting.").
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