Turn into Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TURN IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
tˈɜːn/ /ˈɪntʊ
TURN IN-tuh
Definition
To change or cause something to change from one thing or state to another.
Usage & Nuances
Used with objects or people to show a transformation, often physical or metaphorical. Common: 'turn into a butterfly', 'turn into a problem'. Do not confuse with 'turn on' (activate) or 'turn up' (arrive/volume). Informal, neutral register.
Spanish: convertirse en - transformarse enPortuguese (BR): transformar-se em - virarPortuguese (PT): transformar-se em - tornar-seChinese (Simplified): 变成 - 变为Chinese (Traditional): 變成 - 變為Hindi: में बदल जाना - में परिवर्तित होनाArabic: يَتَحَوَّل إلى - يَصيرBengali: পরিণত হওয়া - পরিবর্তিত হওয়াRussian: превращаться - превращать(ся)Japanese: ～になる - ～に変わるVietnamese: biến thành - trở thànhKorean: ~로 변하다 - ~이 되다Turkish: dönüşmek - olmakUrdu: میں بدل جانا - میں تبدیل ہوناIndonesian: berubah menjadi - menjadi
Example Sentences
The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly.
basic
Water can turn into ice when it is cold.
basic
He hopes his hobby will turn into a career.
basic
Don’t let a small problem turn into a big one.
natural
That old building was turned into a museum last year.
natural
After months of practice, her fear turned into confidence.
natural