öğretmek
verb
Pronunciation: /ur-ret-MEK/
English Meaning
to teach
“öğretmek” in Example Sentences
Bana yüzmeyi öğret.
Teach me to swim.
Annem bana yemek yapmayı öğretti.
My mother taught me to cook.
Lisede İngilizce öğretiyorum.
I teach English at a high school.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| öğretiyorum | I am teaching |
| öğrettim | I taught |
Usage Note
Related nouns: 'öğretmen' (teacher) and 'öğrenci' (student).
Word Origin & Etymology
From root 'öğ-' + causative '-ret'.
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