önem /œnˈæm/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "significance".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish)

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

Example Sentences

Keşif tıbbi araştırmalar için büyük önem taşıyor.

English: The discovery has great significance for medical research.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Birçok insan bu festivalin kültürel önemini anlayamıyor.

English: Many people fail to understand the cultural significance of this festival.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Son olaylardan sonra sözleri yeni bir anlam kazandı.

English: Her words gained new significance after the recent events.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

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