Translation of Turkish word "yaklaşık" to English
yaklaşık
/jaklaʃɯk/
Meaning
AdverbAdverb/preposition meaning approximately, about, or roughly, used before a quantity or number.
How to use
Adverb meaning approximately. Derived from 'yaklaşmak' (to approach). Precedes the number or quantity it modifies.
🇬🇧 English
about
Example
Şehir merkezine yaklaşık yirmi dakikada ulaştık.
We reached the city center in approximately twenty minutes.
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- altı civarı— approximate six o'clock mark
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What does the Turkish word "yaklaşık" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yaklaşık" means "about" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Şehir merkezine yaklaşık yirmi dakikada ulaştık." (which translates as "We reached the city center in approximately twenty minutes.").
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