düşmek
verb
Pronunciation: /dewsh-MEK/
English Meaning
to fall
“düşmek” in Example Sentences
Çocuk bisikletten düştü.
The child fell from the bicycle.
Buzda kayıp düştüm.
I slipped on the ice and fell.
Fiyatlar düştü.
Prices have dropped.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| düşüyorum | I am falling |
| düştüm | I fell |
Usage Note
The idiom 'gözden düşmek' (to fall out of favour) uses this verb.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'tüş-mek'.
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