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korkmak
/kork-MAK/
English Meaning
to be afraid, to fear
About the word "korkmak"
The word korkmak translates directly to to be afraid, to fear in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Feelings & States (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/kork-MAK/) 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
“Karanlıktan korkuyorum.”
“I am afraid of the dark.”
Grammar & Usage
Takes the ablative case (e.g., köpek-ten korkmak = to be afraid of dogs).
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