aramak
verb
Pronunciation: /a-ra-MAK/
English Meaning
to call (on phone), to search
“aramak” in Example Sentences
Seni yarın arayacağım.
I will call you tomorrow.
Annemi her akşam ararım.
I call my mother every evening.
Gözlüğümü arıyorum, gördün mü?
I'm looking for my glasses — have you seen them?
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| arıyorum | I am calling / looking for |
| aradım | I called / looked for |
Grammar & Usage
Used for both searching for a lost item and calling someone on the phone.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'ara-mak' (to search).
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