Translation of Turkish word "silah" to English
silah
/silah/
Meaning
NounNoun meaning weapon or arm. Used to refer to tools used for defense or combat.
How to use
General noun for a 'weapon' or 'firearm'. For specific categories, Turkish uses 'tabanca' for a pistol/handgun and 'tüfek' for a rifle.
🇬🇧 English
gun
Example
Polisin elinde bir silah vardı.
The police officer had a weapon in his hand.
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Common phrases
- silah taşımak— to carry a weapon
- ateşli silah— firearm
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What does the Turkish word "silah" mean?▼
The Turkish word "silah" means "gun" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "silah"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Polisin elinde bir silah vardı." (which translates as "The police officer had a weapon in his hand.").
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