What does "şüpheli" mean in Turkish?
"şüpheli" is the Turkish word for "suspect".
şüpheli /ʃøphelˈɪ/ · isim ve fiil · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "suspect".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
Translation and Meaning
- Word: şüpheli
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: suspect
- IPA: /ʃøphelˈɪ/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: isim ve fiil
- Topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
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Example Sentences
- Polis olay yerinde ana şüpheli olarak gördüğü adamı sorgulamaya götürdü hızla. English: The police quickly took the man they saw as the main suspect at the scene to be questioned.
- Eğer biri şüpheli davranıyorsa dikkatli olmakta yarar var bence kesinlikle. English: If someone is acting suspiciously, it's definitely wise to be careful, in my opinion.
- Dedektifler yıllarca aranan şüpheliyi sonunda bir kafede yakalamışlar geçen hafta. English: The detectives finally caught the suspect, who had been wanted for years, in a café last week.
When and How to Use "şüpheli"
Use "şüpheli" when you want to talk about "suspect" in Turkish. It functions as "isim ve fiil". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma topic. 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 "şüpheli"?
"şüpheli" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "şüpheli"?
"şüpheli" is tagged as a isim ve fiil in SmartWords.
Can you show "şüpheli" in a sentence?
Polis olay yerinde ana şüpheli olarak gördüğü adamı sorgulamaya götürdü hızla.
More words in this topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
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