denemek
verb
Pronunciation: /deh-neh-MEK/
English Meaning
to try
“denemek” in Example Sentences
Bu ayakkabıyı denemek istiyorum.
I want to try this shoe.
Bunu deneyebilir miyim?
Can I try this on?
Bir daha dene!
Try again!
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| deniyorum | I am trying |
| denedim | I tried |
Usage Note
'Denemek' means to try something out (food, clothes, a method). For 'try to do', use 'çalışmak': 'Uyumaya çalışıyorum' (I'm trying to sleep).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old Turkic 'teŋe-' (to weigh, compare), from 'teŋ' (equal).
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