Translation of Turkish word "şu" to English
şu
/ʃu/
Meaning
determinerThe (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
How to use
The middle term of Turkish's three-way deixis: bu (near me), şu (near you or just indicated), o (over there). Most European languages have only two.
🇬🇧 English
that
Example
Bana kitabın iyi okunduğunu söyledi.
He told me the book was a good read.
Geleceği neredeyse kesin.
It is almost certain that he will come.
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Common phrases
- çok şu— exceedingly şu
- Bana kitabın iyi okunduğunu söyledi.— He told me the book was a good read.
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Frequency rank: #47 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "şu" mean?▼
The Turkish word "şu" means "that" in English.
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