Translation of Turkish word "büyük" to English
büyük
/bjjjk/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf great size, large.
How to use
The k softens to ğ before a vowel: büyük → büyüğü, büyüğe. This softening applies to p, ç, t and k across the whole language.
🇬🇧 English
big
Example
Bahçede büyük bir ceviz ağacı var.
There is a large walnut tree in the garden.
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Common phrases
- çok büyük— very big / huge
- Filler büyük hayvanlardır ve çok yerler.— Elephants are large animals and eat a lot.
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What does the Turkish word "büyük" mean?▼
The Turkish word "büyük" means "big" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bahçede büyük bir ceviz ağacı var." (which translates as "There is a large walnut tree in the garden.").
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