This is the 11724th most frequent Turkish word.
gayri
"Gayri" means "non-" or "un-" in English, indicating negation or exclusion.
In this sentence, 'gayri' is part of the compound 'gayri resmi,' meaning 'informal' or 'unofficial'. This usage shows its contribution to forming compound adjectives.
Bu konuda gayri resmi bir yaklaşım sergileyebiliriz.
We can take an informal approach to this matter.
Here, 'gayri' is used in the phrase 'gayri ihtiyari,' which translates to 'involuntarily' or 'unintentionally'. It conveys the sense of something happening without deliberate intention.
Gayri ihtiyari ona doğru yürüdüm.
I walked towards her involuntarily.
In this context, 'gayri' is used in 'gayri münhasır,' indicating 'non-exclusive'. It modifies the noun 'authority' to specify its type.