Translation of Turkish word "yalnız" to English
yalnız
/jalnɯz/
Meaning
VerbBy oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
How to use
Can mean 'alone' (adjective) or 'only/however' (conjunction). Very common in both senses.
🇬🇧 English
alone
Example
Hafta sonunu evde yalnız geçirdi.
He spent the weekend alone at home.
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- Hafta sonunu evde yalnız geçirdi.— He spent the weekend alone at home.
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What does the Turkish word "yalnız" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yalnız" means "alone" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hafta sonunu evde yalnız geçirdi." (which translates as "He spent the weekend alone at home.").
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