Translation of Turkish word "saniye" to English
saniye
/sanije/
Meaning
NounA unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
How to use
Often used to mean 'wait a moment' (bir saniye). Follows regular 2-way and 4-way vowel harmony in tense suffixes (-iyor, -di, -ecek, -miş).
🇬🇧 English
second
Example
Bir saniye bekle, hemen geliyorum.
Wait a second, I am coming right away.
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What does the Turkish word "saniye" mean?▼
The Turkish word "saniye" means "second" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "saniye"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bir saniye bekle, hemen geliyorum." (which translates as "Wait a second, I am coming right away.").
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