yenilgi /jenɪlɡˈɪ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "defeat".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler

Source term
defeat
Translation
yenilgi
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 yenilgi
Regular/likely plural yenilgiler
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + yenilgi
Examples
Bu yenilgi.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler.

Example Sentences

Eğer yenilgiyi yaşarsan, sürekli çaba göstererek zorlukların üstesinden gelebilirsin.

English: If you face defeat, you can overcome challenges by making continuous effort.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Takımın beklenmedik yenilgisi sadık taraftarlarını derinden şok etti.

English: The team's surprising defeat shocked their loyal fans deeply.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Yenilgiye rağmen gelecek fırsatlar konusunda olumlu kaldı.

English: Despite the defeat, she remained positive about future opportunities.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Her yenilgiyi kendisi için güçlü bir derse dönüştürdü.

English: He turned every defeat into a powerful lesson for himself.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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