Translation of Turkish word "deli" to English
deli
/deli/
How to use
Refers to someone crazy or mad. Can be affectionate.
🇬🇧 English
crazy
Example
Böyle fırtınalı bir havada denize açılmak deli işi.
Going out to sea in such stormy weather is a crazy thing to do.
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- Böyle fırtınalı bir havada denize açılmak deli işi.— Going out to sea in such stormy weather is a crazy thing to do.
- güzel bir deli— a beautiful / nice crazy
Frequency rank: #550 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "deli" mean?▼
The Turkish word "deli" means "crazy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Böyle fırtınalı bir havada denize açılmak deli işi." (which translates as "Going out to sea in such stormy weather is a crazy thing to do.").
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