oturmak
verb
Pronunciation: /oh-toor-MAK/
English Meaning
to sit, to reside
“oturmak” in Example Sentences
Lütfen oturun.
Please sit down.
Nerede oturuyorsunuz?
Where do you live?
Biraz oturalım, çok yoruldum.
Let's sit down for a bit — I'm really tired.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| oturuyorum | I am sitting / I live |
| oturdum | I sat |
Grammar & Usage
Used interchangeably with 'yaşamak' to mean 'to reside' (e.g., Nerede oturuyorsun?).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'olur-mak'.
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