Translation of Turkish word "hayal" to English
hayal
/hajal/
Meaning
NounImaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
How to use
Noun meaning 'imagination', 'daydream', or 'vision'. While 'rüya' refers specifically to dreams during sleep, 'hayal' refers to conscious dreams, aspirations, and imagination.
🇬🇧 English
dream
Example
Rüyamda gökyüzünde uçuyordum.
In my dream, I was flying in the sky.
Hayaller bize umut verir.
Dreams give us hope.
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- hayal kurmak— to daydream / imagine
- hayal kırıklığı— disappointment / disillusionment
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What does the Turkish word "hayal" mean?▼
The Turkish word "hayal" means "dream" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rüyamda gökyüzünde uçuyordum." (which translates as "In my dream, I was flying in the sky.").
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