durmak
verb
Pronunciation: /door-MAK/
English Meaning
to stop, to stand
“durmak” in Example Sentences
Burada durmak yasaktır.
Stopping here is forbidden.
Otobüs burada duruyor mu?
Does the bus stop here?
Yağmur durdu, çıkabiliriz.
The rain has stopped; we can go out.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| duruyorum | I am stopping / standing |
| durdum | I stopped |
Usage Note
Also 'to be (lying) somewhere': 'Anahtarlar masada duruyor' (The keys are on the table).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'tur-mak' (to stand).
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