Translation of Turkish word "salak" to English
salak
/salak/
Meaning
NounNoun and adjective meaning stupid, foolish, idiot, or silly. Used colloquially.
How to use
Used informally to describe someone or something that is foolish or stupid. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
idiot
Example
Kendimi çok salak hissediyorum.
I feel very stupid.
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Common phrases
- Kendimi çok salak hissediyorum.— I feel very stupid.
- güzel bir salak— a beautiful / nice idiot
Frequency rank: #759 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "salak" mean?▼
The Turkish word "salak" means "idiot" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kendimi çok salak hissediyorum." (which translates as "I feel very stupid.").
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