Translation of Turkish word "ciddi" to English
ciddi
/dʒiddi/
Meaning
AdjectiveWithout humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.
How to use
Borrowed from Arabic. 'Ciddi misin?' — are you serious? — is the standard way to question something surprising. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
serious
Example
O ciddi bir adamdır.
He is a serious man.
Ciddi durum dikkatimizi gerektiriyor.
The serious situation requires our attention.
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Common phrases
- çok ciddi— very
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Frequency rank: #410 in Turkish
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The Turkish word "ciddi" means "serious" in English.
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