okumak
verb
Pronunciation: /oh-koo-MAK/
English Meaning
to read
“okumak” in Example Sentences
Her gün kitap okurum.
I read a book every day.
Şu an çok güzel bir roman okuyorum.
I'm reading a really good novel right now.
Üniversitede tarih okudum.
I studied history at university.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| okuyorum | I am reading |
| okudum | I read (past) |
Usage Note
'Okumak' also means 'to study (at school or university)': 'Nerede okuyorsun?' (Where do you study?).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'oku-mak'.
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