Translation of Turkish word "yaşlı" to English
yaşlı
/jaʃlɯ/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
How to use
Used of people and things: 'yaşlı adam' (old man), but for objects 'eski' is normal — 'eski ev', not 'yaşlı ev'. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
old
Example
Yaşlı adam caddede yavaşça yürüyordu.
The old man was walking slowly down the street.
Ginkgo biloba yaşayan en eski ağaçlardan biridir
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living trees
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Common phrases
- çok yaşlı— very
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Frequency rank: #500 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "yaşlı" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yaşlı" means "old" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yaşlı adam caddede yavaşça yürüyordu." (which translates as "The old man was walking slowly down the street.").
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