konuşmak
verb
Pronunciation: /koh-noosh-MAK/
English Meaning
to speak, to talk
“konuşmak” in Example Sentences
Türkçe konuşuyor musunuz?
Do you speak Turkish?
Biraz daha yavaş konuşabilir misiniz?
Could you speak a little more slowly?
Dün annemle telefonda konuştum.
Yesterday I talked to my mother on the phone.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| konuşuyorum | I am speaking |
| konuştum | I spoke |
Usage Note
The person you talk to takes '-le / ile': 'Ahmet'le konuştum' (I talked with Ahmet).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'konuş-mak'.
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