Translation of Turkish word "mı" to English
mı
/mɯ/
Meaning
particleQuestion particle used to form yes/no questions. This back-vowel form is used after syllables containing back vowels (a, ı).
How to use
Interrogative particle 'mı'. Must be written separately from the preceding word but follows its vowel harmony. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
Is it
Example
Kapı açık mı?
Is the door open?
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Common phrases
- çok mı— very
Frequency rank: #13 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "mı" mean?▼
The Turkish word "mı" means "Is it" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "mı"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kapı açık mı?" (which translates as "Is the door open?").
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