Translation of Turkish word "var" to English
var
/vaɾ/
Meaning
VerbExistential particle meaning 'there is', 'there are', or 'available'. Also used to express possession (to have) in Turkish.
How to use
Existential word 'var'. Used to express 'there is/are' or possession when paired with genitive-possessive construction. Frequently used in daily conversational Turkish to build natural sentence structures.
🇬🇧 English
there is
Example
Evde ekmek var mı?
Is there bread at home?
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Common phrases
- zamanım var— I have time
Frequency rank: #11 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "var" mean?▼
The Turkish word "var" means "there is" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Evde ekmek var mı?" (which translates as "Is there bread at home?").
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