Büyük baba /byjˈøkbabˈa/ · noun · CEFR A1. Turkish translation of "grandpa".

See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Büyük Ebeveynler

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: Büyük baba
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: grandpa
  • IPA: /byjˈøkbabˈa/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Topic: Turkish Büyük Ebeveynler
  • Image:Photo of Büyük baba (Turkish)

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Example Sentences

  • Büyük baba bu aile içinde önemli. English: Grandfather is important in this family.
  • ev içinde Büyük baba görüyorum. English: I see grandpa inside the house.
  • Bugün Büyük baba hakkında konuşuyoruz. English: Today we are talking about grandfather.

When and How to Use "Büyük baba"

Use "Büyük baba" when you want to talk about "grandpa" in Turkish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Büyük Ebeveynler topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Turkish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Büyük baba" mean in Turkish?

"Büyük baba" is the Turkish word for "grandpa".

What CEFR level is "Büyük baba"?

"Büyük baba" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "Büyük baba"?

"Büyük baba" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "Büyük baba" in a sentence?

Büyük baba bu aile içinde önemli.

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More words in this topic: Turkish Büyük Ebeveynler

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