No. 822 in Turkish
olmadan
"Without" or "before (something) happens."
In a sentence
Bu sınavı hazırlanmadan geçmek zordur.
It is difficult to pass this exam without preparing.
Used to indicate an action done without a prior preparation.
İzin almadan buradan dışarı çıkamazsınız.
You cannot leave this place without obtaining permission.
Used to express something done without prior permission.
Olmadan önce bir toplantı düzenlememiz gerekiyor.
We need to organize a meeting before it happens.
Used in a temporal context meaning 'before something happens.'
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