arzu /arzˈʊ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "desire".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish)

Source term
desire
Translation
arzu
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of arzu (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 arzu
Regular/likely plural arzular
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + arzu
Examples
Seyahat etme isteği onu birçok dil öğrenmeye yöneltti.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Seyahat etme isteği onu birçok dil öğrenmeye yöneltti.

English: Her strong desire to travel led her to learn many languages.

B2 · Values And Virtues

Eski işine geri dönmek istemiyor.

English: He has no desire to return to his old job.

B2 · Values And Virtues

Adalet isteği tüm küçük topluluğu hızla birleştirdi.

English: The desire for justice united the entire small community quickly.

B2 · Values And Virtues

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