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this

/ðɪs/ /ðɪs/
determiner
  1. 1
    bu

    Used before a noun to show a person or thing that is near the speaker or has just been mentioned.

    • Can you pass me this pen?
      Bana bu kalemi uzatır mısın?
    • I really like the colour of this jacket.
      Bu ceketin rengini çok beğendim.
  2. 2
    bu (içinde bulunulan)

    Used with words for periods of time to mean the present one or the one coming next.

    • I've been really busy at work this week.
      Bu hafta işte çok yoğundum.
    • We're going to Antalya this summer.
      Bu yaz Antalya'ya gidiyoruz.
  3. 3
    (hikâyede) bir Informal

    Used in stories to introduce a person or thing for the first time.

    • Then this man came up and asked for directions.
      Sonra bir adam yanıma gelip yol sordu.
    • I met this really nice girl at the party.
      Partide çok hoş bir kızla tanıştım.

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this morningthis weekthis yearthis timethis onethis waylike thisthis eveningby this timethis kind of

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