sevmek
verb
Pronunciation: /sev-MEK/
English Meaning
to love, to like
“sevmek” in Example Sentences
Seni seviyorum.
I love you.
Kahve sever misin?
Do you like coffee?
Bu şehri çok sevdim.
I've really fallen for this city.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| seviyorum | I love |
| severim | I (generally) like |
| sevdim | I liked / loved |
Usage Note
The aorist 'severim' expresses general likes ('Balık severim' – I like fish); 'seviyorum' is typical for people ('Seni seviyorum').
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'seb-mek'.
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