çalışmak
verb
Pronunciation: /cha-luhsh-MAK/
English Meaning
to work, to study
“çalışmak” in Example Sentences
Yarın sınava çalışacağım.
I will study for the exam tomorrow.
Bir bankada çalışıyorum.
I work at a bank.
Dün gece sabaha kadar ders çalıştım.
Last night I studied until morning.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| çalışıyorum | I am working / studying |
| çalıştım | I worked / studied |
Usage Note
With the dative of a verbal noun it means 'to try': 'Anlamaya çalışıyorum' (I'm trying to understand).
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'çal' (to strike) + reciprocal '-ış' -> originally 'to struggle'.
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