Translation of Turkish word "tek" to English
tek
/tek/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'single', 'only', or 'sole'. Also used to describe odd numbers.
How to use
Means 'single' or 'only one'. 'Tek başına' is the fixed phrase for 'alone', and 'tek tek' means 'one by one'.
🇬🇧 English
single
Example
Bu zor işi tek başına başardı.
She accomplished this difficult task all alone.
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Common phrases
- tek başına— alone / on one's own
- O benim tek arkadaşım.— He is my only friend.
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What does the Turkish word "tek" mean?▼
The Turkish word "tek" means "single" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu zor işi tek başına başardı." (which translates as "She accomplished this difficult task all alone.").
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