Translation of Turkish word "ölü" to English
ölü
/œlj/
Meaning
AdjectiveNo longer alive; deceased. Also used to describe profound stillness or silence (ölü sessizlik – dead silence).
How to use
Adjective and noun both: 'ölü' is dead or a dead person. The verb is 'ölmek' and the abstract noun 'ölüm'.
🇬🇧 English
dead
Example
Tarihi kalede ölü bir sessizlik hüküm sürüyordu.
A dead silence prevailed in the historic castle.
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What does the Turkish word "ölü" mean?▼
The Turkish word "ölü" means "dead" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tarihi kalede ölü bir sessizlik hüküm sürüyordu." (which translates as "A dead silence prevailed in the historic castle.").
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