No. 545 in Turkish
yaşamını
"Yaşamını" means "his/her/its life" in English.
In a sentence
Sanatçı, yaşamını resim yapmaya adamıştı.
The artist dedicated their life to painting.
'yaşamını' refers to 'their life,' emphasizing the entirety of one's existence dedicated to an activity.
Yaşlı adam, köyünde sakin bir yaşamını sürdürüyordu.
The old man was living a peaceful life in his village.
Here, 'yaşamını' denotes 'his life,' highlighting the manner or state of living.
Bilim insanı, yaşamını insanlığın ilerlemesine adamıştı.
The scientist dedicated their life to the advancement of humanity.
In this context, 'yaşamını' is used metaphorically, referring to the focus of one's efforts during their lifetime.
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