olay /oɫˈaj/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "affair".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish)

Source term
affair
Translation
olay
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of olay (Turkish)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Turkish nouns do not use a fixed definite article like "the". Plural meaning is usually added with -lar or -ler.

Dictionary form olay
Regular/likely plural olaylar
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + olay
Examples
Siyasi olay tüm ülkeyi birkaç hafta şok etti.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Düğün, bahçede yapılan sessiz bir aile töreniydi.

English: The wedding was a quiet family affair held in the garden.

B2 · Challenges And Conflicts

Komşularının özel işlerine karışmamalı.

English: He should not interfere in the private affairs of his neighbours.

B2 · Challenges And Conflicts

Siyasi olay tüm ülkeyi birkaç hafta şok etti.

English: The political affair shocked the entire country for several weeks.

B2 · Challenges And Conflicts

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