Translation of Turkish word "oldu" to English
oldu
/oldu/
Meaning
VerbThird-person singular past tense of the verb 'olmak' (to be/become), meaning 'it happened', 'became', or colloquially 'okay / it is done'.
How to use
Past tense of olmak, third person. Very frequent as a standalone reaction meaning 'done' or 'it happened'.
🇬🇧 English
happened
Example
Söz verdiğim gibi iş tamam oldu.
As I promised, the job is done.
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- çok oldu— exceedingly oldu
- Söz verdiğim gibi iş tamam oldu.— As I promised, the job is done.
Frequency rank: #56 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "oldu" mean?▼
The Turkish word "oldu" means "happened" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Söz verdiğim gibi iş tamam oldu." (which translates as "As I promised, the job is done.").
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