Translation of Turkish word "sakın" to English
sakın
/sakɯn/
Meaning
NounAdverb used for strong negative warning, meaning 'never', 'by no means', or 'mind you don't'.
How to use
Strong negative injunction. Translates to 'Don't you dare' or 'Make sure not to'. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
don't
Example
Sakın oraya gitme!
Don't you dare go there!
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Common phrases
- sakın unutma— make sure you don't forget
Frequency rank: #365 in Turkish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Turkish word "sakın" mean?▼
The Turkish word "sakın" means "don't" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sakın oraya gitme!" (which translates as "Don't you dare go there!").
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