Translation of Turkish word "dava" to English
dava
/dava/
Meaning
NounIn civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
How to use
Refers to legal lawsuits or ideological causes. Arabic origin.
🇬🇧 English
lawsuit
Example
Avukat davayı kazandı.
The lawyer won the case.
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Common phrases
- dava açmak— to file a lawsuit
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What does the Turkish word "dava" mean?▼
The Turkish word "dava" means "lawsuit" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Avukat davayı kazandı." (which translates as "The lawyer won the case.").
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