Translation of Turkish word "zeki" to English
zeki
/zeki/
How to use
Used for 'intelligent/clever'. Distinguish from 'akıllı' which can mean 'well-behaved'. Placed directly before the noun it modifies, following Turkish vowel harmony rules.
🇬🇧 English
smart
Example
Vurucu bir atışla vurulduktan sonra "Ah, kolum akıllı!"
After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!"
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Common phrases
- zeki çocuk
Frequency rank: #842 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "zeki" mean?▼
The Turkish word "zeki" means "smart" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vurucu bir atışla vurulduktan sonra "Ah, kolum akıllı!"" (which translates as "After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!"").
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