Translation of Turkish word "herif" to English
herif
/heɾif/
Meaning
NounA man, generally a younger man.
How to use
Informal and often dismissive — closer to 'bloke' or 'guy' than to 'man'. Use 'adam' in any neutral or polite context.
🇬🇧 English
dude
Example
O herif her zaman kurallara aykırı davranır.
That fellow always acts contrary to the rules.
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- iyi ahbap— good pal / close companion
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What does the Turkish word "herif" mean?▼
The Turkish word "herif" means "dude" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "O herif her zaman kurallara aykırı davranır." (which translates as "That fellow always acts contrary to the rules.").
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