Translation of Turkish word "ben" to English
ben
/ben/
Meaning
PronounFirst-person singular personal pronoun meaning 'I' (used to refer to oneself as speaker).
How to use
First-person singular pronoun ('I'). It has an irregular dative form 'bana' (to me) and genitive form 'benim' (my/mine). Subject pronouns are often omitted because verbs mark person via suffixes.
🇬🇧 English
I
Example
Ben her gün Türkçe çalışıyorum.
I study Turkish every day.
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Common phrases
- ben de— me too / I also
- ben kendim— I myself
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What does the Turkish word "ben" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ben" means "I" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "ben"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ben her gün Türkçe çalışıyorum." (which translates as "I study Turkish every day.").
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