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çekmek
/chek-MEK/
English Meaning
to pull, to take (a photo)
About the word "çekmek"
The word çekmek translates directly to to pull, to take (a photo) in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Advanced Core Verbs (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/chek-MEK/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
Example Sentence in Context
“Birlikte bir fotoğraf çekelim mi?”
“Shall we take a photo together?”
Grammar & Usage
Has many idiomatic uses, including withdrawing money (para çekmek) or suffering (acı çekmek).
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