Turkish - English Dictionary
/iˈt͡ʃin/
için is a multifunctional word meaning 'for' or 'because' in English. It functions as a preposition, conjunction, or postposition depending on context, and is one of the most frequently used words in Turkish.
| # | Type | Turkish | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | conjunction | için because | for |
| 2 | preposition | için directed at, intended to belong to | for |
| 3 | conjunction | için because | since |
| 4 | postposition | için | with the aim of, as a result of, for |
| 5 | postposition | için | so as to, in order to, on account of |
| 6 | postposition | için | in the case of, so that, in order that |
| 7 | postposition | için | because, since, owing to |
| 8 | postposition | için | according to |
| 9 | postposition | için | about, concerning, with regard to |
Bu kitap çocuklar için yazılmıştır.
This book is written for children.
Sağlığın için spor yapmalısın.
You should exercise for your health's sake.
Hasta olduğu için okula gitmedi.
He didn't go to school because he was sick.
için typically follows the word it relates to (postposition use). When expressing purpose or reason, it often attaches directly to a noun. In formal writing, it appears more frequently than in speech, where shorter constructions are sometimes preferred.
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