Translation of Turkish word "demek" to English
demek
/demek/
Meaning
VerbTo signify or convey a particular sense, idea, or significance; to have as its meaning.
How to use
Means both 'to say' and 'to mean'. 'Ne demek?' asks what something means; 'demek ki' introduces a conclusion — so, therefore. In Turkish, verbs come at the end of the sentence and take suffix agglutination for tenses.
🇬🇧 English
mean
Example
Bu işaret ne demek biliyor musun?
Do you know what this sign means?
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- ne demek— what does it mean? / you're welcome
- demek ki— so, that means / therefore
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What does the Turkish word "demek" mean?▼
The Turkish word "demek" means "mean" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "demek"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "demek"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu işaret ne demek biliyor musun?" (which translates as "Do you know what this sign means?").
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