Translation of Turkish word "kal" to English
kal
/kal/
Meaning
VerbContinuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time; sojourn.
How to use
Imperative of 'kalmak'. Can also mean 'fail' in the context of exams (dersten kal). Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
stay
Example
Umarım Hawaii'deki konaklamanızdan memnun kalmışsınızdır.
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.
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Common phrases
- burada kal— stay here
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Frequency rank: #327 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "kal" mean?▼
The Turkish word "kal" means "stay" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Umarım Hawaii'deki konaklamanızdan memnun kalmışsınızdır." (which translates as "I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.").
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