Translation of Turkish word "yalan" to English
yalan
/jalan/
Meaning
NounA false statement made with the intent to deceive; an untruth.
How to use
Noun for 'lie' (untruth). Often paired with 'söylemek' (yalan söylemek - to tell a lie).
🇬🇧 English
lie
Example
Asla yalan söylemeyip her zaman doğruyu konuşmalısın.
You should never tell a lie and always speak the truth.
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- Yalan söylemeyeceğim çünkü bu doğru değil.— I won't tell a lie, because it's not true.
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What does the Turkish word "yalan" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yalan" means "lie" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Asla yalan söylemeyip her zaman doğruyu konuşmalısın." (which translates as "You should never tell a lie and always speak the truth.").
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