Translation of Turkish word "gerçekten" to English
gerçekten
/geɾtʃekten/
Meaning
VerbIn a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
How to use
Adverb from 'gerçek' (truth) plus -ten. As a one-word question 'Gerçekten?' means 'really?' and is the everyday expression of surprise.
🇬🇧 English
really
Example
Bu habere gerçekten çok sevindim.
I was really very pleased with this news.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- gerçekten mi— really? / is that true?
- Gerçekten üzgünüm.— I'm really sorry.
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What does the Turkish word "gerçekten" mean?▼
The Turkish word "gerçekten" means "really" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu habere gerçekten çok sevindim." (which translates as "I was really very pleased with this news.").
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