Yakın
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Pronunciation: /ya-KUHN/
English Meaning
Near
“Yakın” in Example Sentences
Burası merkeze çok yakın.
This place is very near to the center.
En yakın eczane nerede?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Okul eve çok yakın.
The school is very close to the house.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| daha yakın | nearer |
| en yakın | the nearest |
| yakında | soon / nearby |
Usage Note
'Yakında' means 'soon' as well as 'nearby': 'Yakında görüşürüz' (See you soon). A 'yakın arkadaş' is a close friend.
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Çok yakınYakınlarda
Grammar & Usage
Paired with the dative case (e.g., 'merkez-e' - to the center).
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Old Turkic root 'yak-' (to approach).
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