korkmak
/kork-MAK/
English Meaning
to be afraid, to fear
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).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kork-mak'.
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