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etmek
/et-MEK/
English Meaning
to do, to make (auxiliary)
About the word "etmek"
The word etmek translates directly to to do, to make (auxiliary) in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Core Actions (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/et-MEK/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
Example Sentence in Context
“Bana yardım eder misin?”
“Can you help me?”
Grammar & Usage
Almost never used alone. It combines with Arabic/Persian loanwords to form verbs (e.g., teşekkür etmek).
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