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LevelA2
Word typeNoun
Frequency rank#723

Example sentence

Elimi yıkıyorum.
I am washing my hands.

el in real sentences

1,606 short Tatoeba sentences with an English translation use this word. Here are 3, with the form of the word each one uses.

  • Annem iyi bir el yazısına sahiptir.

    My mother has good handwriting.

    Form: el · Tatoeba #1012270
  • Erkek kardeşim elinde bir kamera tutuyor.

    My brother is holding a camera in his hand.

    Form: elinde · Tatoeba #1014632
  • Tom paslı bir bıçakla elini kesti.

    Tom cut his hand with a rusty knife.

    Form: elini · Tatoeba #1035331

Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.

Cases of el

Built from vowel harmony, the buffer letters y and n, and the k/p/ç softening rule.
CaseFormUsed for
Nominativeeldictionary form, subject
Accusativeelithe definite object
Dativeeleto, towards
Locativeeldein, at, on
Ablativeeldenfrom
Genitiveelinof, owner
Pluralellermore than one

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