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Ben ...lıyım / ...liyim
/...luh-YUHM / ...lee-YEEM/
English Meaning
I am from...
About the word "Ben ...lıyım / ...liyim"
The word Ben ...lıyım / ...liyim translates directly to I am from... in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Making Small Talk category within our broader Everyday Conversations vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/...luh-YUHM / ...lee-YEEM/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
Example Sentence in Context
“Ben Londralıyım.”
“I am from London.”
Grammar & Usage
Vowel harmony dictates the suffix: 'a/ı' uses '-lı', 'e/i' uses '-li', 'o/u' uses '-lu', 'ö/ü' uses '-lü'.
Related Vocabulary in "Making Small Talk"
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Everyday Conversations
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