No. 1,591 in Turkish
olmazsa
"If not" or "otherwise."
In a sentence
Bu plan işe yaramazsa, başka bir çözüm bulmamız gerekecek.
If this plan doesn't work, we'll need to find another solution.
Here, 'olmazsa' signifies condition or contingency, meaning 'if not' or 'in case (it) doesn't work.'
Olmazsa, yeni bir tarih belirleyebiliriz.
If it's not possible, we can set a new date.
In this case, 'olmazsa' operates with a suggested plan or possibility, indicating an alternative scenario, translating to 'if it's not possible' or 'otherwise.'
Olmazsa beni hemen ara.
If I can't make it, call me immediately.
Here, 'olmazsa' is used to express potential failure or inability, signaling a fallback course of action, translating as 'if (it) doesn't happen' or 'if I'm unavailable.'
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