kaybetmek
/kigh-bet-MEK/
English Meaning
to lose
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.
Word Origin & Etymology
Arabic 'ġa’ib' (missing/lost) -> 'kayıp' + Turkic 'etmek'.
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