Translation of Turkish word "diyor" to English
diyor
/dijoɾ/
Meaning
VerbThird-person singular present continuous of 'demek' (to say), meaning 'says / is saying'.
How to use
Continuous form of 'demek'. Vowel narrowing (e->i).
🇬🇧 English
says / is saying
Example
Arkadaşım yarınki maçı kazanacağız diyor.
My friend says that we will win tomorrow's match.
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Common phrases
- ne diyor— what is he/she saying?
- doğru diyor— he/she says correctly
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What does the Turkish word "diyor" mean?▼
The Turkish word "diyor" means "says / is saying" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Arkadaşım yarınki maçı kazanacağız diyor." (which translates as "My friend says that we will win tomorrow's match.").
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