kızmak
verb
Pronunciation: /kuhz-MAK/
English Meaning
to be angry
“kızmak” in Example Sentences
Öğretmen bana kızdı.
The teacher got angry with me.
Bana kızma, benim suçum değil.
Don't be angry with me — it's not my fault.
Babam geç kaldığım için kızdı.
My father got angry because I was late.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kızıyorum | I am getting angry |
| kızdım | I got angry |
Usage Note
Don't confuse it with 'kız' (girl, daughter). 'Kızgın' is the adjective 'angry'.
Grammar & Usage
Takes the dative case (e.g., bana kızdı = got angry at me).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kız-mak' (to become red/hot).
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