Translation of Turkish word "eğer" to English
eğer
/eːeɾ/
Meaning
ConjunctionSupposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
How to use
Optional: the conditional suffix -se/-sa already marks the clause, so 'gelirse' alone means 'if he comes'. 'Eğer' only adds emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
if
Example
Yağmur yağarsa dışarı çıkmayacağım.
If it rains, I won't go outside.
Eğer istersen bana gelebilirsin.
If you want, you can come to me.
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Common phrases
- çok eğer— exceedingly eğer
- Yağmur yağarsa dışarı çıkmayacağım.— If it rains, I won't go outside.
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Frequency rank: #62 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "eğer" mean?▼
The Turkish word "eğer" means "if" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yağmur yağarsa dışarı çıkmayacağım." (which translates as "If it rains, I won't go outside.").
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