yapmak
verb
Pronunciation: /yahp-MAK/
English Meaning
to do, to make
“yapmak” in Example Sentences
Ne yapıyorsun?
What are you doing?
Akşam yemeği yaptım.
I made dinner.
Hafta sonu ne yapacaksın?
What are you going to do at the weekend?
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| yapıyorum | I am doing / making |
| yaptım | I did / made |
Usage Note
Combines with many nouns: 'spor yapmak' (to do sport), 'kahvaltı yapmak' (to have breakfast), 'alışveriş yapmak' (to go shopping).
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'yap-mak' (to construct/build).
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