bitirmek
verb
Pronunciation: /bee-teer-MEK/
English Meaning
to finish, to end
“bitirmek” in Example Sentences
Ödevimi bitirdim.
I finished my homework.
Kitabı bir haftada bitirdim.
I finished the book in a week.
İşimi bitirince seni ararım.
I'll call you when I finish my work.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| bitiriyorum | I am finishing |
| bitirdim | I finished |
Usage Note
'Bitirmek' is transitive (to finish something); 'bitmek' is intransitive (to end, run out): 'Film bitti' (The film ended), 'Süt bitti' (We're out of milk).
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'bit-' (to finish/end) + causative '-ir'.
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