No. 1,966 in Turkish
oldukları
"Oldukları" means "that they are" or "that they were" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Onların burada oldukları kesin.
It is certain that they are here.
Refers to the state of 'being' of 'them'.
Kitaplar, oldukları masanın üzerinde duruyor.
The books are on the table where they are.
Describes the location 'where' the books are.
Öğrenciler, başarılı oldukları derslere odaklanmalı.
Students should focus on the subjects in which they are successful.
Relates to attributes or conditions of 'students' in terms of 'success'.
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