istemek
/ees-teh-MEK/
English Meaning
to want
Linguistic Context: "istemek"
In Turkish, istemek translates to to want. As an essential vocabulary item in the Core Actions (To...) category, it frequently appears in everyday conversations and texts, making it a foundational word for learners working through the Essential Verbs deck.
The phonetic pronunciation is /ees-teh-MEK/. Like many Turkish words, its exact usage can vary slightly depending on context and attached suffixes.Practicing this word in full sentences will help reinforce your understanding of Turkish word order and vowel harmony.
Example Sentence in Context
“Çay içmek istiyorum.”
“I want to drink tea.”
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Master this word along with others in the Core Actions (To...) category.