Translation of Turkish word "gibi" to English
gibi
/gibi/
Meaning
VerbTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
How to use
Postposition of similarity, following the noun in its bare form: 'aslan gibi' (like a lion). It never takes a case ending on the noun before it.
🇬🇧 English
like
Example
müziği severim
I like music
Kitapları sever
She likes books
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Common phrases
- çok gibi— very gibi
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Frequency rank: #29 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "gibi" mean?▼
The Turkish word "gibi" means "like" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "müziği severim" (which translates as "I like music").
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