kapatmak
verb
Pronunciation: /ka-paht-MAK/
English Meaning
to close
“kapatmak” in Example Sentences
Lütfen kapıyı kapat.
Please close the door.
Çıkarken ışıkları kapat.
Turn off the lights when you leave.
Telefonu kapattım, şimdi konuşabiliriz.
I've switched off my phone; now we can talk.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kapatıyorum | I am closing |
| kapattım | I closed |
Usage Note
Also 'to switch off' and 'to hang up (the phone)'.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'kapa-' (to close) + causative '-t'.
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