No. 1,516 in Turkish
gerekse
"Whether" or "as well as" (used to indicate both possibilities or inclusiveness).
In a sentence
Hem çay içmeyi seviyorum gerekse kahveyi.
I like to drink both tea and coffee.
Here, 'gerekse' is used parallel to 'hem' to emphasize a preference for multiple options.
Sağlıklı yemekler gerekse düzenli spor yapmak önemlidir.
Both eating healthy meals and doing regular exercise are important.
In this sentence, 'gerekse' pairs up choices that contribute to an idea, showcasing its conjunctive usage.
Eğitim için gerekse kariyer için sıkı çalışıyorum.
I work hard both for education and for my career.
Here, 'gerekse' connects purposes or goals, showing its flexibility in combining reasons or motives.
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