Translation of Turkish word "yavaş" to English
yavaş
/javaʃ/
Meaning
AdjectiveTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
How to use
Adjective/adverb for slow or slowly. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
slow
Example
Yavaş köpek bir arkadaştır.
The slow dog is a friend.
İşinde yavaştır.
He is slow at work.
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Common phrases
- çok yavaş— very
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Frequency rank: #585 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "yavaş" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yavaş" means "slow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Yavaş köpek bir arkadaştır." (which translates as "The slow dog is a friend.").
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