Translation of Turkish word "hayır" to English
hayır
/hajɯɾ/
Meaning
interjectionNegative particle / interjection meaning 'no' (contrasting with 'evet').
How to use
The word for 'no' as an answer. Not to be confused with 'hayır' meaning charity or benefaction — same spelling, different word.
🇬🇧 English
no
Example
Hayır, henüz hazır değilim.
No, I am not ready yet.
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- hayır demek— to say no / refuse
- kesinlikle hayır— definitely not
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What does the Turkish word "hayır" mean?▼
The Turkish word "hayır" means "no" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hayır, henüz hazır değilim." (which translates as "No, I am not ready yet.").
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