değerli /dejɛrlˈɪ/ · adjective · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "precious".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: değerli
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: precious
  • IPA: /dejɛrlˈɪ/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: adjective
  • Image:Photo of değerli (Turkish)

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Example Sentences

  • Doğum günüm için bana değerli bir hediye verdi. English: They gave me a valuable gift for my birthday.
  • Aileyle geçirilen bu anlar çok değerli. English: The moments spent with family are very precious.
  • Kolye değerli taşlardan yapılmıştır. English: The necklace is made of precious stones.

When and How to Use "değerli"

Use "değerli" when you want to talk about "precious" 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 "değerli" mean in Turkish?

"değerli" is the Turkish word for "precious".

What CEFR level is "değerli"?

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

What part of speech is "değerli"?

"değerli" is tagged as a adjective in SmartWords.

Can you show "değerli" in a sentence?

Doğum günüm için bana değerli bir hediye verdi.

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