Translation of Turkish word "yüksek" to English
yüksek
/jjksek/
Meaning
AdjectivePhysically elevated, extending above a base or average level: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
How to use
Applies to height, volume and price alike: 'yüksek ses' (loud), 'yüksek fiyat' (expensive). Wider than the English 'high'. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
high
Example
Yüksek su seviyesi tehlikelidir.
High water level is dangerous.
Balon gökyüzüne doğru yükseldi. Duvar yüksekti. yüksek dağ
The balloon rose high into the sky. The wall was high. high mountain
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Common phrases
- çok yüksek— very
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Frequency rank: #498 in Turkish
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The Turkish word "yüksek" means "high" in English.
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