Translation of Turkish word "be" to English
be
/be/
Meaning
interjectionColloquial emphatic interjection added at the end of a phrase or after an address for emphasis, similar to 'man!' or 'hey!' in English; can convey mild insistence, surprise, or annoyance. Not related to the English verb 'to be'.
How to use
Not the English verb 'be'. This is a Turkish vocative particle used after an address — 'gel be!' — informal and emphatic, common in Istanbul speech.
🇬🇧 English
hey
Example
Hadi be, geç kaldık!
Come on, man, we're late!
Yapma be, inanmıyorum!
Come on, man, I don't believe it!
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Common phrases
- hadi be— come on, man!
- yapma be— come on, don't! / no way!
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What does the Turkish word "be" mean?▼
The Turkish word "be" means "hey" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "be"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "be"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Hadi be, geç kaldık!" (which translates as "Come on, man, we're late!").
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