pişirmek
verb
Pronunciation: /pee-sheer-MEK/
English Meaning
to cook
“pişirmek” in Example Sentences
Annem mutfakta yemek pişiriyor.
My mother is cooking food in the kitchen.
Bu akşam ne pişirelim?
What shall we cook tonight?
Annem pazar günü mantı pişirdi.
My mother cooked mantı on Sunday.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| pişiriyorum | I am cooking |
| pişirdim | I cooked |
Usage Note
In everyday speech 'yemek yapmak' (to make food) is more common than 'yemek pişirmek'.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'piş-' (to cook/ripen) + causative '-ir'.
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