What is the definition of the Turkish word "ya"?

The Turkish word "ya" is defined as: "Any one (of two)."

Translation of Turkish word "ya" to English

ya

/ja/

Meaning

determiner

Any one (of two).

How to use

Discourse particle with no direct equivalent. 'Ya…ya' means either…or; sentence-initially it softens or urges: 'ya gitsek?' — how about we go?

🇬🇧 English

either

Example

Ya bugün gelirsin ya da yarın görüşürüz.

Either you come today or we meet tomorrow.

Your personal vocabulary

ya da— or / either... or
Sinemaya mı gitmek istersin yoksa evde mi kalmak istersin?— Do you want to go to the movies or stay home?

Frequency rank: #48 in Turkish

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What does the Turkish word "ya" mean?▼

The Turkish word "ya" means "either" in English.

How do you pronounce the Turkish word "ya"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "ya"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Ya bugün gelirsin ya da yarın görüşürüz." (which translates as "Either you come today or we meet tomorrow.").