Translation of Turkish word "defa" to English
defa
/defa/
Meaning
NounNoun used after a number to indicate how many times something happens; time(s), as in 'bir defa' (once) or 'iki defa' (twice).
How to use
In Turkish, "defa" is a noun that means time or occasion, often used to describe a specific event or situation. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
times
Example
Bu şarkıyı bugün üç defa dinledim.
I listened to this song three times today.
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- Bu şarkıyı bugün üç defa dinledim.— I listened to this song three times today.
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What does the Turkish word "defa" mean?▼
The Turkish word "defa" means "times" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu şarkıyı bugün üç defa dinledim." (which translates as "I listened to this song three times today.").
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