olsun

This is the 149th most frequent Turkish word.


olsun

"Let it be" or "may it be."


Here, 'olsun' is used as a wish or a request for someone else to be or do something.

Mutlu olsun, çünkü bu başarıyı hak etti.

Let him/her be happy, because he/she deserved this success.


In this instance, 'olsun' expresses a hope or wish for a condition to be fulfilled.

Yemek güzel olsun, bu akşam misafirimiz var.

May the food be tasty, as we have guests this evening.


Here, 'olsun' is used to express a decision or choice among options.

Tatlı mı, çay mı? Çay olsun.

Dessert or tea? Let it be tea.