Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
aferin. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
aferin, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
aferin in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
aferin you have here. The definition of the word
aferin will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
aferin, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Turkish
Etymology
Inherited from Ottoman Turkish آفرین (āferīn, “well done”), from Old Anatolian Turkish (āferīn, “well done”), from Persian آفرین (âfarin, “bravo”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key):
- Hyphenation: a‧fe‧rin
Interjection
aferin
- bravo, well done
Usage notes
- This term is usually used by the senior such as when talking to children. If it is said to an older addressee by a younger person, it is considered rude and insulting.
Synonyms
Further reading