Translation of Turkish word "eskiden" to English
eskiden
/eskiden/
Meaning
AdverbAdverb meaning 'in the past', 'formerly', or 'once'. Derived from 'eski' (old) + ablative suffix '-den'.
How to use
In Turkish, 'eskiden' is often used to express a sense of nostalgia or wistfulness about the past.
🇬🇧 English
used to be
Example
Eskiden buralar çok sessizdi.
In the past, these places were very quiet.
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- eskiden çok sevdiğim— I used to love it
- eskiden çok çalışırdım— I used to work a lot
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What does the Turkish word "eskiden" mean?▼
The Turkish word "eskiden" means "used to be" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Eskiden buralar çok sessizdi." (which translates as "In the past, these places were very quiet.").
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