anlamak
verb
Pronunciation: /ahn-lah-MAK/
English Meaning
to understand
“anlamak” in Example Sentences
Sizi anlıyorum.
I understand you.
Anlamadım, tekrar eder misiniz?
I didn't understand — could you repeat that?
Türkçeyi anlıyorum ama konuşmakta zorlanıyorum.
I understand Turkish, but I struggle to speak it.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| anlıyorum | I understand |
| anladım | I understood / got it |
Usage Note
'Anladım' (past tense) is the natural way to say 'I see / got it' in conversation.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'aŋla-mak', from root 'aŋ' (mind/consciousness).
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