kurşun kalem /kʊrʃˈʊnkalˈæm/ · noun · CEFR A0. Turkish translation of "pencil".

See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Boş Zaman ve Günlük Eşyalar

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Kurşun kalem masada. English: The pencil is on the table.
  • Kurşun kalemim kırıldı. English: My pencil broke.
  • Yeni bir kurşun kalem alıyorum. English: I'm buying a new pencil.

When and How to Use "kurşun kalem"

Use "kurşun kalem" when you want to talk about "pencil" in Turkish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Boş Zaman ve Günlük Eşyalar topic. Because it appears in A0 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 "kurşun kalem" mean in Turkish?

"kurşun kalem" is the Turkish word for "pencil".

What CEFR level is "kurşun kalem"?

"kurşun kalem" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "kurşun kalem"?

"kurşun kalem" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "kurşun kalem" in a sentence?

Kurşun kalem masada.

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