Translation of Turkish word "olsa" to English
olsa
/olsa/
Meaning
ConjunctionDespite the fact that; although.
How to use
Conditional form of 'olmak'. Translates to 'even if it is'. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
though
Example
Mutlu olmasına rağmen üzgündür.
She is sad, though she is happy.
Acıktım ama bunu yemek istemiyorum.
I am hungry, though I don't want to eat that.
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Common phrases
- ne olursa olsun— no matter what
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Frequency rank: #372 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "olsa" mean?▼
The Turkish word "olsa" means "though" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mutlu olmasına rağmen üzgündür." (which translates as "She is sad, though she is happy.").
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