Translation of Turkish word "insan" to English
insan
/insan/
Meaning
NounA highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).
How to use
General noun for 'human being' or 'person'. When combined with numerals or quantifiers, it remains in the singular form (e.g. 'beş insan' = five people).
🇬🇧 English
human
Example
İnsan en sevdiğim yaratıktır.
Human is my favorite creature.
O çok zeki bir insandır.
He's a very intelligent human.
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Common phrases
- iyi bir insan— a good person
- insan hakları— human rights
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Frequency rank: #271 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "insan" mean?▼
The Turkish word "insan" means "human" in English.
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