olalı

Meaning

temporal adverb of olmak

Example

Bu olay olalı 5 yıl oldu

It's been 5 years since this happened

Practice tips

• Practice olalı out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Turkish word is for intermediate-level learners.

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