Translation of Turkish word "lazım" to English
lazım
/lazɯm/
Meaning
VerbTo have an absolute requirement for.
How to use
Predicative adjective and modal word meaning 'necessary' or 'needed'. The person requiring the item is marked with the dative case (e.g. 'bana lazım' = I need it).
🇬🇧 English
need
Example
Yeni ayakkabılara ihtiyacım var.
I need new shoes.
Yeni bir eve ihtiyacı var.
He needs a new house.
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Common phrases
- bana lazım— I need it / needed by me
- ne lazım?— what is needed? / what do you need?
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Frequency rank: #210 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "lazım" mean?▼
The Turkish word "lazım" means "need" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yeni ayakkabılara ihtiyacım var." (which translates as "I need new shoes.").
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