doğmak
verb
Pronunciation: /doh-MAK/
English Meaning
to be born
“doğmak” in Example Sentences
1990 yılında doğdum.
I was born in the year 1990.
Ben İzmir'de doğdum.
I was born in Izmir.
Güneş doğuyor, hadi kalk!
The sun is rising — come on, get up!
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| doğdum | I was born |
| doğuyor | it is rising (the sun) |
| doğum günü | birthday |
Usage Note
Although 'doğdum' is active in form, it means 'I was born'. 'Doğum günün kutlu olsun!' means 'Happy birthday!'
Grammar & Usage
Also means 'to rise' when talking about the sun (güneş doğuyor).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'tog-mak'.
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