yoksa

Turkish

Etymology

From yok +‎ -sa, “if not (existing)”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjok.sa/
  • Hyphenation: yok‧sa

Conjunction

yoksa

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see yok,‎ ise.
    Paranız yoksa size yardım edememem. ― If you have no money I can't help you.
  2. otherwise
    Sen de sakinleş. Yoksa bir taraflarımız tehlike içinde kalacak. ― You calm down. Otherwise, one of us will be in danger.
  3. (between alternatives in a question) or
    Bir hastane odası mıydı, yoksa hapishane mi? ― Was it a hospital room, or a prison?

Antonyms
  • (literal sense): varsa
  • (otherwise): o halde
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