magpie
US /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/
1.
saksağan
a long-tailed crow with pied plumage and a chattering call, typically feeding on carrion, insects, and fruit. Magpies are known for their habit of collecting shiny objects.
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A magpie flew down and snatched the shiny button from the ground.
Bir saksağan aşağı uçtu ve parlak düğmeyi yerden kaptı.
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The chattering of the magpies woke me up early.
Saksağanların cıvıltısı beni erken uyandırdı.
2.
saksağan (mecazi), geveze
a person who collects things, especially small, shiny objects, or who talks a lot and indiscriminately.
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My grandmother is a real magpie; her house is full of trinkets and souvenirs.
Büyükannem tam bir saksağan; evi ıvır zıvır ve hediyelik eşyalarla dolu.
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He's a bit of a magpie when it comes to gossip, always picking up every little detail.
Dedikodu konusunda biraz saksağan gibidir, her küçük detayı kapar.