dinlemek
verb
Pronunciation: /deen-leh-MEK/
English Meaning
to listen
“dinlemek” in Example Sentences
Müzik dinlemeyi severim.
I love listening to music.
Beni dinliyor musun?
Are you listening to me?
Yolda podcast dinledim.
I listened to a podcast on the way.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| dinliyorum | I am listening |
| dinledim | I listened |
Usage Note
Unlike 'bakmak', 'dinlemek' takes a direct object: 'Müziği dinliyorum' (I'm listening to the music).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'tıŋla-mak' (to listen/pay attention).
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