Translation of Turkish word "bir" to English
bir
/biɾ/
Meaning
NumeralThe number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.
How to use
Functions both as the cardinal numeral 'one' and the indefinite article 'a/an'. As an indefinite article, it is placed between an adjective and a noun (e.g. 'güzel bir gün').
🇬🇧 English
one
Example
Masada bir elma var.
There is one apple on the table.
Bazı dinlerde birden fazla tanrı vardır.
In some religions there is more than one god.
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Common phrases
- bir an— a moment / for a second
- bir gün— one day / someday
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What does the Turkish word "bir" mean?▼
The Turkish word "bir" means "one" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Masada bir elma var." (which translates as "There is one apple on the table.").
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