gerekmek
verb
Pronunciation: /geh-rek-MEK/
English Meaning
to be necessary
“gerekmek” in Example Sentences
Gitmem gerek.
I need to go (It is necessary for me to go).
Vize için ne gerekiyor?
What is needed for a visa?
Yarın erken kalkmam gerekiyor.
I need to get up early tomorrow.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| gerekiyor | it is necessary |
| gerekti | it was necessary |
| gerek yok | there's no need |
Usage Note
Used impersonally, so it appears mostly in the third person. 'Lazım' (necessary) is a common everyday alternative.
Grammar & Usage
Usually follows a verb with a possessive suffix (e.g., yap-ma-s-ı gerek = he needs to do it).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kerek-mek'.
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