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Saying “Should”, “Must”, or “Have to” in Turkish: Meli / Mali, Gerek / Lazım, and Zorunda
How to say “Should” or “Must” or “Need to” in Turkish grammatically.
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All about Turkish consonant harmony, an important grammar concept, even for beginners.
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Everyday survival phrases in Turkish that you use in daily life in Türkiye.
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