gülmek
verb
Pronunciation: /gewl-MEK/
English Meaning
to laugh
“gülmek” in Example Sentences
Bu fıkraya çok güldük.
We laughed a lot at this joke.
Neden gülüyorsun?
Why are you laughing?
Filmi izlerken çok güldük.
We laughed a lot watching the film.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| gülüyorum | I am laughing |
| güldüm | I laughed |
Usage Note
What you laugh at takes the dative: 'şakaya gülmek'. 'Gülümsemek' means 'to smile'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kül-mek'.
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