Translation of Turkish word "değil" to English
değil
/degil/
Meaning
particleNegation particle used to negate nouns, adjectives, and non-verbal predicates (unlike verbs, which are negated with the suffix '-me/-ma'); combines with personal endings, e.g. 'değilim' (I am not).
How to use
'Değil' negates nouns, adjectives, and predicate nominals (not verbs — verbs use '-me/-ma'). Takes personal suffixes like a copula: 'değilim' (I'm not), 'değilsin' (you're not), 'değildir' (formal: is not).
🇬🇧 English
not
Example
Bu doğru değil, yanlış bilgi veriyorsun.
This is not right, you are giving false information.
Your personal vocabulary
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- öyle değil— that's not so / not like that
- Bu doğru değil.— This is not right/true.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "değil" mean?▼
The Turkish word "değil" means "not" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "değil"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu doğru değil, yanlış bilgi veriyorsun." (which translates as "This is not right, you are giving false information.").
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