sormak
verb
Pronunciation: /sor-MAK/
English Meaning
to ask
“sormak” in Example Sentences
Sana bir soru sorabilir miyim?
Can I ask you a question?
Yolu bir polise sordum.
I asked a police officer for directions.
Bir şey sorabilir miyim?
May I ask something?
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| soruyorum | I am asking |
| sordum | I asked |
Usage Note
The person asked takes the dative: 'Öğretmene sordum' (I asked the teacher).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'sor-mak'.
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