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olmak
/ohl-MAK/
English Meaning
to be, to become
About the word "olmak"
The word olmak translates directly to to be, to become in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Core Actions (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/ohl-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
“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).
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