No. 2,853 in Turkish
geri
"Back" or "reverse."
In a sentence
Geri dönmek zorundayım.
I have to return back.
In this sentence, 'geri' is used to denote 'back' or the action of returning to a previous location.
Saat gerçekten geri kaldı.
The clock is really behind.
Here, 'geri' describes being behind or not up-to-date, showcasing its use to indicate time or progression.
Lütfen geri çekilin.
Please step back.
In this example, 'geri' is used as a command to indicate moving oneself backward or away.
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