gevşek /ɟɛvʃˈɛk/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "loose".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: gevşek
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: loose
  • IPA: /ɟɛvʃˈɛk/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: adjective
  • Image:Photo of gevşek (Turkish)

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Example Sentences

  • Vida gevşek ve sıkılması gerekiyor. English: The screw is loose and needs to be tightened.
  • Onun gevşek saçları rüzgarda dalgalanıyordu. English: Their loose hair was blowing in the wind.
  • Rahat olmak için gevşek kıyafetler giydi. English: He wore loose clothes to be comfortable.

When and How to Use "gevşek"

Use "gevşek" when you want to talk about "loose" in Turkish. It functions as "adjective". 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 does "gevşek" mean in Turkish?

"gevşek" is the Turkish word for "loose".

What CEFR level is "gevşek"?

"gevşek" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "gevşek"?

"gevşek" is tagged as a adjective in SmartWords.

Can you show "gevşek" in a sentence?

Vida gevşek ve sıkılması gerekiyor.

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