Translation of Turkish word "hayvan" to English
hayvan
/hajvan/
Meaning
NounA multicellular organism of the kingdom Animalia that is usually mobile, with cells that are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing them from plants and fungi) and derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms.
How to use
The word "hayvan" is a noun that forms its accusative case by adding the suffix "-ı", which is a common pattern for nouns ending in "-a" or "-e". Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
animal
Example
Çiftlikteki sevimli hayvan çocukların neşesi oldu.
The cute animal on the farm became the delight of the children.
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- evcil hayvan— domesticated house pet
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What does the Turkish word "hayvan" mean?▼
The Turkish word "hayvan" means "animal" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Çiftlikteki sevimli hayvan çocukların neşesi oldu." (which translates as "The cute animal on the farm became the delight of the children.").
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