sanmak
verb
Pronunciation: /sahn-MAK/
English Meaning
to suppose, to think
“sanmak” in Example Sentences
Seni evde sanıyordum.
I thought you were at home.
Yarın yağmur yağacak sanırım.
I think it's going to rain tomorrow.
Onu Türk sandım.
I thought he was Turkish.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| sanıyorum | I suppose |
| sandım | I thought (wrongly) |
| sanırım | I guess |
Usage Note
'Sanmak' often implies a mistaken belief: 'Seni öğrenci sandım' (I thought you were a student — but you aren't). 'Sanırım' (I guess) is a common hedge.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'san-mak' (to think/reckon).
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