Translation of Turkish word "korkunç" to English
korkunç
/koɾkuntʃ/
How to use
Korku plus -unç. Stronger than 'kötü' — it describes something frightening or appalling, not merely bad.
🇬🇧 English
scary
Example
Filmin korkutucu kısımlarında yastığının arkasına saklanıyordu.
She was hiding behind her pillow during the scary parts of the film.
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- Filmin korkutucu kısımlarında yastığının arkasına saklanıyordu.— She was hiding behind her pillow during the scary parts of the film.
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What does the Turkish word "korkunç" mean?▼
The Turkish word "korkunç" means "scary" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Filmin korkutucu kısımlarında yastığının arkasına saklanıyordu." (which translates as "She was hiding behind her pillow during the scary parts of the film.").
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