Translation of Turkish word "evlat" to English
evlat
/evlat/
Meaning
NounOne's male offspring.
How to use
Slightly more formal or traditional than 'çocuk'. Often used by older people addressing the youth.
🇬🇧 English
son
Example
Çocuk doğmadan önce adam, "Ben kız değil, oğul istiyorum" dedi.
Before the child was born, the man said, "I want a son, not a daughter."
Dün pazardan çok güzel bir erkek bebek satın aldı.
Yesterday she bought a beautiful baby boy at the market.
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- hayırlı evlat— good child
- Çocuk doğmadan önce adam, "Ben kız değil, oğul istiyorum" dedi.— Before the child was born, the man said, "I want a son, not a daughter."
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What does the Turkish word "evlat" mean?▼
The Turkish word "evlat" means "son" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "evlat"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Çocuk doğmadan önce adam, "Ben kız değil, oğul istiyorum" dedi." (which translates as "Before the child was born, the man said, "I want a son, not a daughter."").
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