kaybetmek
verb
Pronunciation: /kigh-bet-MEK/
English Meaning
to lose
“kaybetmek” in Example Sentences
Telefonumu kaybettim.
I lost my phone.
Maçı kaybettik.
We lost the match.
Zaman kaybetmeyelim, hemen başlayalım.
Let's not waste time — let's start right away.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kaybediyorum | I am losing |
| kaybettim | I lost |
Usage Note
'Kaybolmak' means 'to get lost': 'Şehirde kaybolduk' (We got lost in the city).
Grammar & Usage
Compound verb (kayıp + etmek). The 'ı' is dropped and 'p' changes to 'b' when combined.
Word Origin & Etymology
Arabic 'ġa’ib' (missing/lost) -> 'kayıp' + Turkic 'etmek'.
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