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kaybetmek
/kigh-bet-MEK/
English Meaning
to lose
About the word "kaybetmek"
The word kaybetmek translates directly to to lose in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Starting & Finishing (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/kigh-bet-MEK/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
Example Sentence in Context
“Telefonumu kaybettim.”
“I lost my phone.”
Grammar & Usage
Compound verb (kayıp + etmek). The 'ı' is dropped and 'p' changes to 'b' when combined.
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