Translation of Turkish word "sıkı" to English
sıkı
/sɯkɯ/
Meaning
AdjectiveFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
How to use
Tight or strict. Physical or rules. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
tight
Example
Zaman kısıtlı.
Time is tight.
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Common phrases
- sıkı çalışmak— to work hard
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Frequency rank: #661 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "sıkı" mean?▼
The Turkish word "sıkı" means "tight" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zaman kısıtlı." (which translates as "Time is tight.").
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