girmek
verb
Pronunciation: /geer-MEK/
English Meaning
to enter
“girmek” in Example Sentences
Lütfen içeri girin.
Please come in.
Odaya girmeden önce kapıyı çal.
Knock before entering the room.
Sınava yarın gireceğim.
I'm taking the exam tomorrow.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| giriyorum | I am entering |
| girdim | I entered |
Usage Note
Takes the dative: 'eve girmek' (to enter the house). 'Sınava girmek' means 'to sit an exam'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kir-mek'.
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