söylemek
verb
Pronunciation: /sury-leh-MEK/
English Meaning
to tell, to say
“söylemek” in Example Sentences
Bana gerçeği söyle.
Tell me the truth.
Ona doğruyu söyledim.
I told him the truth.
Bunu kimseye söyleme!
Don't tell anyone this!
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| söylüyorum | I am saying / telling |
| söyledim | I said / told |
Usage Note
Before '-iyor' the final 'e' drops and harmony gives 'söylüyor'.
Grammar & Usage
Can also mean 'to sing' when used as 'şarkı söylemek'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'sözle-mek', from 'söz' (word).
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