tartışma /tartˈɯʃma/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "controversy".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish)

Source term
controversy
Translation
tartışma
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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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 tartışma
Regular/likely plural tartışmalar
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + tartışma
Examples
Bu tartışma.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Yeni film çıktığında büyük bir tartışma yarattı.

English: The new movie caused a major controversy when it was released.

B2 · healthAndSociety

Başarılı ve uzun kariyeri boyunca tartışmalardan kaçındı.

English: She has avoided controversy throughout her successful long career.

B2 · healthAndSociety

Sanat eserinin etrafındaki tartışma haftalarca sürdü.

English: The controversy over the artwork lasted for many weeks.

B2 · healthAndSociety

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