What does "yıkım" mean in Turkish?
"yıkım" is the Turkish word for "destruction".
yıkım /jˈɯkɯm/ · noun · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "destruction".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: yıkım
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: destruction
- IPA: /jˈɯkɯm/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Fırtınanın neden olduğu yıkım geniş çaplıydı. English: The damage caused by the storm was widespread.
- Ormanın yıkımını önlemek için birlikte çalıştılar. English: They worked together to prevent the forest from being destroyed.
- Yangından sonra bina tamamen yıkıldı. English: After the fire, the building was completely destroyed.
When and How to Use "yıkım"
Use "yıkım" when you want to talk about "destruction" in Turkish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B2 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 CEFR level is "yıkım"?
"yıkım" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "yıkım"?
"yıkım" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "yıkım" in a sentence?
Fırtınanın neden olduğu yıkım geniş çaplıydı.
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