What is the definition of the Turkish word "günü"?

The Turkish word "günü" is defined as: "The time when the Sun is above the horizon and it lights the sky."

Translation of Turkish word "günü" to English

günü

/gjnj/

Time & Calendar A1

Meaning

Noun

The time when the Sun is above the horizon and it lights the sky.

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How to use

Possessive form of 'gün' (day). Used in dates: 'doğum günü' (birthday).

🇬🇧 English

day

Example

gündüz ve gece; Geceleri çalışıp gündüzleri uyuyorum.

day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.

İki gündür buradayım ve bir süredir buradayım.

I've been here for two days and a bit.

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Synonyms

gün

Common phrases

doğum günü— birthday
gündüz ve gece; Geceleri çalışıp gündüzleri uyuyorum.— day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.

More Time & Calendar words

süre hızlı günaydın geceler kere sefer vakit zamanlar defa çocukları sene günün

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This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:Tag 🇬🇧English:day 🇪🇸Spanish:día 🇵🇱Polish:dzień

Frequency rank: #388 in Turkish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Turkish word "günü" mean?▼

The Turkish word "günü" means "day" in English.

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Can I see an example sentence with "günü"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "gündüz ve gece; Geceleri çalışıp gündüzleri uyuyorum." (which translates as "day and night; I work at night and sleep during the day.").