şaşırmak
verb
Pronunciation: /sha-shuhr-MAK/
English Meaning
to be surprised
“şaşırmak” in Example Sentences
Haberi duyunca çok şaşırdım.
I was very surprised when I heard the news.
Fiyatlara çok şaşırdım.
I was really surprised by the prices.
Yolu şaşırdık, nerede olduğumuzu bilmiyoruz.
We've lost our way; we don't know where we are.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| şaşırıyorum | I am surprised |
| şaşırdım | I was surprised |
Usage Note
Also means 'to get confused / mixed up': 'yolu şaşırmak' (to lose one's way).
Grammar & Usage
Takes the dative case (e.g., bu-na şaşırdım = I was surprised at this).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'şaş-mak' (to lose one's way/be confused).
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