çekmek
verb
Pronunciation: /chek-MEK/
English Meaning
to pull, to take (a photo)
“çekmek” in Example Sentences
Birlikte bir fotoğraf çekelim mi?
Shall we take a photo together?
Bankamatikten para çektim.
I withdrew money from the cash machine.
Kapıyı itmeyin, çekin.
Don't push the door, pull it.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| çekiyorum | I am pulling / taking |
| çektim | I pulled / took |
Usage Note
On doors you'll see 'İtiniz' (Push) and 'Çekiniz' (Pull). 'Telefon çekmiyor' means 'There's no signal'.
Grammar & Usage
Has many idiomatic uses, including withdrawing money (para çekmek) or suffering (acı çekmek).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'çek-mek'.
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