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gerekmek
/geh-rek-MEK/
English Meaning
to be necessary
About the word "gerekmek"
The word gerekmek translates directly to to be necessary in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Advanced Core Verbs (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/geh-rek-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
“Gitmem gerek.”
“I need to go (It is necessary for me to go).”
Grammar & Usage
Usually follows a verb with a possessive suffix (e.g., yap-ma-s-ı gerek = he needs to do it).
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