Translation of Turkish word "olur" to English
olur
/oluɾ/
Meaning
VerbThird-person singular aorist form of 'olmak' (to be/become), meaning 'it happens', 'becomes', or colloquially 'okay / sure'.
How to use
Aorist of olmak. As a standalone reply it is the ordinary way to say 'okay' — softer and less committal than 'tamam'.
🇬🇧 English
happens
Example
Böyle bir hata nasıl olur?
How can such a mistake happen?
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- nasıl olur— how can it be?
- Benim için fark etmez, olur.— It doesn't matter to me, sure.
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What does the Turkish word "olur" mean?▼
The Turkish word "olur" means "happens" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "olur"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Böyle bir hata nasıl olur?" (which translates as "How can such a mistake happen?").
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