Translation of Turkish word "sebebi" to English
sebebi
/sebebi/
Meaning
NounThat which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
How to use
The word 'sebebi' is often used to describe the reason or cause of something. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
reason
Example
Üzülmek için bir nedeni var.
She has a reason to be sad.
Mutlu olmak için sebep arıyorlar.
They are looking for a reason to be happy.
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Common phrases
- sebebi nedir— what is the reason
- Üzülmek için bir nedeni var.— She has a reason to be sad.
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Frequency rank: #730 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "sebebi" mean?▼
The Turkish word "sebebi" means "reason" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Üzülmek için bir nedeni var." (which translates as "She has a reason to be sad.").
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