Turkish vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Turkish words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Turkish words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Elif. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yapmak | to do |
| gitmek | to go |
| gelmek | to come |
| görmek | to see |
| duymak | to hear |
| konuşmak | to speak |
| yemek | to eat |
| içmek | to drink |
| çalışmak | to work |
| öğrenmek | to learn |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uyumak | to sleep |
| yüzmek | to swim |
| alışveriş yapmak | to shop |
| temizlemek | to clean |
| dinlenmek | to rest |
| yürümek | to walk |
| yazmak | to write |
| okumak | to read |
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