olmak
/ohl-MAK/
English Meaning
to be, to become
Example Sentence in Context
“Öğretmen olmak istiyorum.”
“I want to be a teacher.”
Grammar & Usage
One of the most important auxiliary verbs in Turkish. Often combined with nouns/adjectives (e.g., hasta olmak = to be sick).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'bol-mak'.
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