Translation of Turkish word "diye" to English
diye
/dije/
Meaning
ConjunctionConnects a quoted thought, speech, or reason to the main clause, meaning 'thinking that', 'saying that', or 'because'.
How to use
'Diye' means 'saying that' or 'so that'. Connects a direct quote or a reason to the main clause.
🇬🇧 English
so that
Example
Yağmur yağacak diye şemsiyemi aldım.
I took my umbrella, thinking it would rain.
Geç kalırım diye koştum.
I ran, thinking I would be late.
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Common phrases
- Yağmur yağacak diye şemsiyemi aldım.— I took my umbrella, thinking it would rain.
- Geç kalırım diye koştum.— I ran, thinking I would be late.
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What does the Turkish word "diye" mean?▼
The Turkish word "diye" means "so that" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yağmur yağacak diye şemsiyemi aldım." (which translates as "I took my umbrella, thinking it would rain.").
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