Translation of Turkish word "gerekli" to English
gerekli
/geɾekli/
Meaning
AdjectiveRequired, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
How to use
Derives from 'gerek' (need). Often used as a predicate meaning 'it is necessary'. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
necessary
Example
Çalışmak gereklidir.
It is necessary to study.
Gitmek gerekli değil.
It is not necessary to go.
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Common phrases
- gerekli görmek— to deem necessary
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Frequency rank: #830 in Turkish
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The Turkish word "gerekli" means "necessary" in English.
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