toplu taşıma /tɔpɫˈʊtaʃˈɯma/ · noun · CEFR B1. Turkish translation of "public transport".

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Source term
public transport
Translation
toplu taşıma
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of toplu taşıma (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 toplu taşıma
Regular/likely plural toplu taşımalar
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + toplu taşıma
Examples
Her gün işe toplu taşıma ile giderim.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Her gün işe toplu taşıma ile giderim.

English: I take public transport to work every day.

B1 · Transportation And Navigation

Toplu taşıma araba kullanmaktan daha ucuzdur.

English: Public transport is cheaper than driving a car.

B1 · Transportation And Navigation

Şehir toplu taşıma sistemini geliştiriyor.

English: The city is improving its public transport system.

B1 · Transportation And Navigation

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