Translation of Turkish word "karanlık" to English
karanlık
/kaɾanlɯk/
Meaning
NounNoun and adjective meaning darkness, or lacking light; dark.
How to use
Means 'darkness'. Derived from 'karan' (dark). Often metaphorical.
🇬🇧 English
dark
Example
Karanlık sokaklarda dikkatli yürümek gerekir.
One needs to walk carefully in dark streets.
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- karanlık oda— dark room
- Karanlık oda tehlikelidir.— A dark room is dangerous.
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What does the Turkish word "karanlık" mean?▼
The Turkish word "karanlık" means "dark" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Karanlık sokaklarda dikkatli yürümek gerekir." (which translates as "One needs to walk carefully in dark streets.").
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