Translation of Turkish word "eski" to English
eski
/eski/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
How to use
Refers to things that are old or previous. Do not use for old people (use 'yaşlı' instead). Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
old
Example
Bu eski kitabı kütüphaneden aldım.
I got this old book from the library.
Ginkgo biloba yaşayan en eski ağaçlardan biridir
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living trees
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Common phrases
- çok eski— very
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Frequency rank: #217 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "eski" mean?▼
The Turkish word "eski" means "old" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu eski kitabı kütüphaneden aldım." (which translates as "I got this old book from the library.").
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