Bir
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Pronunciation: /beer/
English Meaning
One
“Bir” in Example Sentences
Bir kahve alabilir miyim?
Can I have one coffee?
Bir dakika, hemen geliyorum.
One minute, I'm coming right away.
Bir kardeşim var.
I have one sibling.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| birinci | first |
| birer | one each |
| saat birde | at one o'clock |
Usage Note
Between an adjective and a noun, 'bir' works like English 'a/an': 'büyük bir ev' (a big house).
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Tek
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Bir taneBirazBir dakika
Grammar & Usage
Also acts as the indefinite article 'a/an' in Turkish (e.g., 'bir kitap' - a book).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'bir'.
Cultural Context
In colloquial speech, 'bir' is often slurred and shortened to 'bi', e.g., 'Bi dakika' (One minute).
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