gerek... gerek...
both... and... / whether... or...
LevelB2
Word typeConjunction
Frequency rank#1048
Meanings
- both... and...
- whether... or...
Example sentence
Gerek zengin gerek fakir, herkes eşittir.
Whether rich or poor, everyone is equal.
Grammar note
Correlative conjunction - more formal than 'hem...hem...'
Cultural note
Preferred in formal writing and speeches