Translation of Turkish word "iyi" to English
iyi
/iji/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf a person or an animal: Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
How to use
Adjective and adverb both. 'İyiyim' (I am well) attaches the personal ending directly to the adjective — Turkish needs no copula verb. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
good
Example
Bana elli dolar borç verebilir misin? Bu konuda iyi olduğumu biliyorsun.
Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm fine with that.
Annen ve ben evde olmadığımızda uslu dur.
Be good when your mother and I are not home.
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Common phrases
- çok iyi— very iyi
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Frequency rank: #27 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "iyi" mean?▼
The Turkish word "iyi" means "good" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bana elli dolar borç verebilir misin? Bu konuda iyi olduğumu biliyorsun." (which translates as "Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm fine with that.").
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