Translation of Turkish word "ya" to English
ya
/ja/
Meaning
determinerAny 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
Sinemaya mı gitmek istersin yoksa evde mi kalmak istersin?
Do you want to go to the movies or stay home?
Kahveyi de çayı da severim.
I like either coffee or tea.
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- çok ya— very ya
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Frequency rank: #48 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "ya" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ya" means "either" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sinemaya mı gitmek istersin yoksa evde mi kalmak istersin?" (which translates as "Do you want to go to the movies or stay home?").
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