Translation of Turkish word "el" to English
el
/el/
Meaning
NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
How to use
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful with vowel harmony when adding suffixes to 'el'. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
hand
Example
Büyük çiftliklerin çok sayıda tarım işçisine ihtiyacı vardır.
Large farms need many agricultural workers.
topluluk önünde konuşmada yaşlı el
old hand in public speaking
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Common phrases
- çok el— very
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Frequency rank: #437 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "el" mean?▼
The Turkish word "el" means "hand" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "el"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "el"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Büyük çiftliklerin çok sayıda tarım işçisine ihtiyacı vardır." (which translates as "Large farms need many agricultural workers.").
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