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sail in Turkish

sail in Turkish is yelken, açılmak, denize açılmak — sail means a large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

sail in Turkish

yelken

noun

(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

açılmak

verb

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

denize açılmak

verb

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

What does "sail" mean?

noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
"The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor."
verb To travel across water using wind power or, more generally, by boat or ship.
"They sailed across the Atlantic in just under three weeks."
verb To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or through a situation.
"She sailed through the exam without any trouble."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sail in a sentence

The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor.
They sailed across the Atlantic in just under three weeks.
We sailed past the lighthouse just before sunset.
She sailed through the exam without any trouble.

Similar words in Turkish

coast cruise glide voyage

Common Turkish translations

the of to and a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "sail" in Turkish?

"sail" in Turkish is yelken, açılmak, denize açılmak. sail means: A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

How do you use "sail" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew hoisted the mainsail as soon as they cleared the harbor." In Turkish, "sail" is yelken, açılmak, denize açılmak.

Are there other ways to say "sail" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 3 translations listed for "sail": yelken, açılmak, denize açılmak.

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