Translation of Turkish word "dene" to English
dene
/dene/
Meaning
VerbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
How to use
The verb "dene" is followed by an infinitive, as in "dene git", meaning "try to go". Follows regular 2-way and 4-way vowel harmony in tense suffixes (-iyor, -di, -ecek, -miş).
🇬🇧 English
try
Example
Bu dili öğrenmeye çalışacağım.
I will try to learn this language.
Kapıyı açmaya çalıştı ama kilitliydi.
She tried to open the door, but it was locked.
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- Bu dili öğrenmeye çalışacağım.— I will try to learn this language.
- Kapıyı açmaya çalıştı ama kilitliydi.— She tried to open the door, but it was locked.
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What does the Turkish word "dene" mean?▼
The Turkish word "dene" means "try" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "dene"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu dili öğrenmeye çalışacağım." (which translates as "I will try to learn this language.").
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