Turkish - English Dictionary
/dɛ/
De is a common Turkish adverb and conjunction meaning 'too', 'also', or 'as well'. It is used to add emphasis or to indicate that something applies in addition to what has already been mentioned.
| # | Type | Turkish | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adverb | de (focus) likewise | too |
| 2 | adverb | de in addition; too; besides; as well; further; | also |
| 3 | adverb | de in addition, also | as well |
| 4 | noun | de name of the letter D, d | dee |
| 5 | conjunction | de | as well, too, also |
| 6 | conjunction | de | however |
| 7 | noun | de | The name of the Latin script letter D/d. |
Ben de gelmek istiyorum.
I want to come too.
O da öğretmen, ben de.
She is a teacher, and so am I.
Kahve içti, ama çay da içti.
He drank coffee, but he also drank tea.
De is one of the most frequently used particles in Turkish. It typically follows the word it modifies and can function as both an adverb (adding to what was said) and a conjunction (linking ideas). Unlike English 'too', de is placed immediately after the relevant word, not at the end of the clause.
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