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oturmak
/oh-toor-MAK/
English Meaning
to sit, to reside
About the word "oturmak"
The word oturmak translates directly to to sit, to reside in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Living & Being (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/oh-toor-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
“Lütfen oturun.”
“Please sit down.”
Grammar & Usage
Used interchangeably with 'yaşamak' to mean 'to reside' (e.g., Nerede oturuyorsun?).
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