kötü /kœtˈø/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "evil".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish)

Source term
evil
Translation
kötü
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of kötü (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 kötü
Regular/likely plural kötüler
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + kötü
Examples
Eski hikâye iyi ile kötü arasındaki bir savaşı anlatır.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Eski hikâye iyi ile kötü arasındaki bir savaşı anlatır.

English: The old story tells of a battle between good and evil.

B2 · Evaluations And Judgments

O, hiç kimsenin doğuştan kötü olmadığına inanıyor.

English: She believes that no person is born truly evil inside.

B2 · Evaluations And Judgments

Birçok masal çocukları kötülüğün tehlikeleri konusunda uyarır.

English: Many fairy tales warn children about the dangers of evil.

B2 · Evaluations And Judgments

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failed

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Photo of başarısızadjective

incorrect

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Photo of yanlışadjective

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