When building a case—like choosing a university or defending a career path—you can deliver a final, decisive argument using the conjunction kaldı ki.
| moreover / besides (the fact remains, anyway) | kaldı ki |
Translating to "moreover," "besides," or "the fact remains that," kaldı ki introduces an additional reason that makes your previous statement even stronger.
| That university is very well-established. Besides, the most prestigious department is there. | O üniversite çok köklü. Kaldı ki, en prestijli bölüm orada. |
Use it to stack positive or negative points when justifying an important life choice:
| This is an ideal option for you. Besides, you will study on a scholarship in the department. | Bu senin için ideal bir seçenek. Kaldı ki, bölümde burslu okuyacaksın. |
| Medicine is a very difficult department. Besides, I don't want to specialize in a new branch. | Tıp çok zor bir bölüm. Kaldı ki, yeni bir branşta uzmanlaşmak istemiyorum. |
Punctuation
Kaldı ki most commonly starts a new sentence, but it can also follow a semicolon when the two thoughts are closely linked.
| This profession is not ideal for me; besides, I would not be satisfied with that salary. | Bu meslek benim için ideal değil; kaldı ki o maaşla tatmin olmam. |
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