Pahalı
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Pronunciation: /pa-ha-LUH/
English Meaning
Expensive
“Pahalı” in Example Sentences
Bu saat çok pahalı.
This watch is very expensive.
İstanbul'da kiralar çok pahalı.
Rents are very expensive in Istanbul.
Bu biraz pahalı, daha ucuzu var mı?
This is a bit expensive — is there a cheaper one?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| daha pahalı | more expensive |
| en pahalı | the most expensive |
| pahalılık | high cost (of living) |
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Çok pahalıAteş pahası
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'paha' (price, from Persian 'bahā') + '-lı' (with). Literally 'having a (high) price'.
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