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Dün

Yesterday

Beginneradverb

Definition

Referring to the day before today.

Example

Dün sinemaya gittim.

I went to the cinema yesterday.

Etymology

'Dün' is believed to have been derived from Old Turkic and holds a consistent form across many Turkic languages, showcasing its historical linguistic continuity.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dün' is commonly used in both spoken and written Turkish and spans both formal and informal contexts, widely recognized without regional variations.

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