yardım etmek
verb
Pronunciation: /yar-DUHM et-MEK/
English Meaning
to help
“yardım etmek” in Example Sentences
Bana yardım edebilir misiniz?
Can you help me?
Ödevime yardım eder misin?
Will you help me with my homework?
Taşınırken komşularımız bize yardım etti.
Our neighbours helped us when we were moving.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| yardım ediyorum | I am helping |
| yardım ettim | I helped |
Usage Note
In an emergency people shout 'İmdat!' (Help!); 'Yardım edin!' means 'Help (me / us)!'.
Grammar & Usage
Takes the dative case for the person being helped (e.g., ban-a yardım etmek).
Word Origin & Etymology
Turkic 'yardım' (help) + 'etmek' (to do).
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