giymek
verb
Pronunciation: /geey-MEK/
English Meaning
to wear
“giymek” in Example Sentences
Bugün kırmızı elbisesini giydi.
She wore her red dress today.
Bugün ne giyeceğimi bilmiyorum.
I don't know what to wear today.
Dışarısı soğuk, montunu giy.
It's cold outside — put your coat on.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| giyiyorum | I am wearing / putting on |
| giydim | I put on / wore |
Usage Note
'Giymek' is for clothes; for glasses, jewellery and hats use 'takmak' ('gözlük takmak').
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'ked-mek'.
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