Translation of Turkish word "yani" to English
yani
/jani/
Meaning
ConjunctionDiscourse conjunction meaning 'so', 'that is to say', or 'I mean'; used to clarify, rephrase, or draw a conclusion from what was just said.
How to use
Discourse marker: 'that is to say', or a filler while thinking. Very frequent in speech and almost absent from formal writing.
🇬🇧 English
so
Example
Saat beş oldu, yani mesai bitti.
It is five o'clock, meaning the work shift is over.
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- yani demek ki— so it means that
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What does the Turkish word "yani" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yani" means "so" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "yani"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Saat beş oldu, yani mesai bitti." (which translates as "It is five o'clock, meaning the work shift is over.").
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