duymak
verb
Pronunciation: /dooy-MAK/
English Meaning
to hear
“duymak” in Example Sentences
Beni duyabiliyor musun?
Can you hear me?
Bu haberi nereden duydun?
Where did you hear this news?
Kapının sesini duymadım.
I didn't hear the door.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| duyuyorum | I hear |
| duydum | I heard |
Usage Note
'Duymak' is 'to hear', 'dinlemek' is 'to listen'. In set phrases it also means 'to feel': 'ihtiyaç duymak' (to feel a need).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'tuy-mak' (to perceive/feel).
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