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Ilkay is an English word starting with the letter I. With 10+ example sentences you'll see exactly how it works in context.

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Ilkay in a sentence

Using Ilkay

  • In the example corpus, ilkay often appears in combinations such as: ilkay gundogan, and ilkay, of ilkay.

Context around Ilkay

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 11 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

duo 1× inspirational 1× captain 1× explaining 1× haaland 1× lost 1× addition 1× off 1× midfielder 1×

Often after:

gundogan 18× admired 1×

Sentence patterns with Ilkay

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

after an ilkay gundogan brace 1× city midfielder ilkay gundogan has 1× departures of ilkay gundogan mika 1× erling haaland ilkay gundogan and 1× have lost ilkay gundogan to 1× ilkay gundogan has 1× ilkay gundogan his 1× ilkay gundogan received 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

city midfielder ilkay 1× city were awarded 1× de bruyne should 1× financial fair play 1× ilkay gundogan has 1× ilkay gundogan his 1×

Common sentence endings:

a free transfer 2× barcelona was confirmed 1× damaging derby loss 1× fa cup final 1× gundogan at fulham 1× has been reported 1×

Words around Ilkay

Just before it in the word index:

ilka 2 ilk 74 ilja 26 iliza 4 iliyasu 20 iliya 16

Just after it in the word index:

ilker 2 ilkeston 29 ilkhanate 4 ilkhanid 2 ilkin 3 ilkka 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abenaki 45 abstracted 45 addendum 45 adria 45 afn 45 agrawal 45

Corpus analysis for Ilkay

  • In this selection, "ilkay" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, duo, inspirational, captain, gundogan and admired stand out and add context to how "ilkay" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include after an ilkay gundogan brace and city midfielder ilkay gundogan has. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "ilkay" sits close to words such as abenaki, abstracted and addendum, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with ilkay

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Ilkay Gundogan has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a year’s extension. (16 words)

In addition, Ilkay admired Barcelona as a child, so it was also the fulfilment of a dream. (17 words)

Ilkay Gundogan, his City team-mate and ex- player, celebrated Rodri's achievement, convinced it was well-earned. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

Man City’s official Twitter account in Spanish has posted a photo of Ilkay Gundogan in the club’s new shirt – is this a hint that he is staying at the club and not joining Barcelona, as has been reported? (40 words)

Ilkay Gundogan received a hero’s welcome after coming on as a second-half substitute following his midweek return from Barcelona, with City only scoring once more as Haaland completed his 10th treble for the club two minutes from time. (40 words)

Financial fair play issues have kept Olmo out of the squad so far, but the departures of Ilkay Gundogan, Mika Faye, Clement Lenglet and Vitor Roque may just allow him to squeeze in under Barca's tight wage ceiling. (39 words)

Question examples

Man City’s official Twitter account in Spanish has posted a photo of Ilkay Gundogan in the club’s new shirt – is this a hint that he is staying at the club and not joining Barcelona, as has been reported? (40 words)

Example sentences (20)

Ilkay Gundogan has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a year’s extension.

It is claimed that Man City are “ready to discuss” a new contract, with McAtee identified as a possible replacement for midfield duo Ilkay Gundogan and Cole Palmer, who could be set to leave in the summer.

Mahrez was the second departure from City’s treble-winning side after Ilkay Gündogan’s move to Barcelona on a free transfer.

Manchester City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain paid tribute to the “inspirational” Ilkay Gundogan after the midfielder’s long-expected free transfer to Barcelona was confirmed.

Man City’s official Twitter account in Spanish has posted a photo of Ilkay Gundogan in the club’s new shirt – is this a hint that he is staying at the club and not joining Barcelona, as has been reported?

Matteo Kovacic has been signed from Chelsea in a £25m deal, replacing the outgoing captain Ilkay Gundogan who has joined Barcelona on a free transfer.

Mepham was usually the most aggressive centre-back, with O’Neil explaining: “(Ilkay) Gundogan normally plays in that pocket as a left number 10.

More than 120 Dunbar Grammar School pupils had registered their interest in travelling to the Etihad Stadium to watch international stars including Erling Haaland, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva strut their stuff.

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Pep Guardiola's men then made it a double last weekend at Wembley Stadium after an Ilkay Gundogan brace secured a 2-1 victory over United in the FA Cup final.

Someone has to drop out, and through no fault of his own it might be Ilkay Gundogan at Fulham.

They have lost Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona on a free transfer, though, and doubts remain over Riyad Mahrez's future amid links with Saudi Arabia.

Financial fair play issues have kept Olmo out of the squad so far, but the departures of Ilkay Gundogan, Mika Faye, Clement Lenglet and Vitor Roque may just allow him to squeeze in under Barca's tight wage ceiling.

Ilkay Gundogan, his City team-mate and ex- player, celebrated Rodri's achievement, convinced it was well-earned.

Ilkay Gundogan received a hero’s welcome after coming on as a second-half substitute following his midweek return from Barcelona, with City only scoring once more as Haaland completed his 10th treble for the club two minutes from time.

Ilkay Gundogan wasted two late chances for manager Pep Guardiola’s team, failing to convert two headed chances.

In addition, Ilkay admired Barcelona as a child, so it was also the fulfilment of a dream.

Manchester City hosted Ipswich in the Premier League - back at the Etihad for the first time this season - as Ilkay Gundogan returned following his free transfer from Barcelona.

City were awarded a corner despite the ball rebounding out off Ilkay Gundogan after a tussle with Grealish.

City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has challenged his team-mates to pick themselves up after their damaging derby loss.

De Bruyne should have had a hat-trick of assists before half-time as Ilkay Gundogan side-footed wide another inviting low cross, while Hugo Lloris saved from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Bernardo Silva to keep Tottenham in the game.

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Common combinations with ilkay

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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