Translation of Turkish word "gibi" to English
gibi
/gibi/
Meaning
postpositionPostposition expressing similarity or comparison, meaning 'like / as / similar to'.
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 / as / similar to
Example
Kardeşim bir melek gibi uyuyor.
My brother is sleeping like an angel.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- gibi görünmek— to look like / seem
- gibi davranmak— to act like / pretend
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What does the Turkish word "gibi" mean?▼
The Turkish word "gibi" means "like / as / similar to" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kardeşim bir melek gibi uyuyor." (which translates as "My brother is sleeping like an angel.").
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