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şaşırmak
/sha-shuhr-MAK/
English Meaning
to be surprised
About the word "şaşırmak"
The word şaşırmak translates directly to to be surprised in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Feelings & States (To...) category within our broader Essential Verbs vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/sha-shuhr-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
“Haberi duyunca çok şaşırdım.”
“I was very surprised when I heard the news.”
Grammar & Usage
Takes the dative case (e.g., bu-na şaşırdım = I was surprised at this).
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