how to use the verb "look" in turkish

Turkish Verbs: "Look" in Turkish

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Explore Turkish collocations for "look" and enhance your language skills! Learn common phrases like look down, look around, look after, look in the mirror, etc, with practical examples. This guide helps you understand how to pair words naturally in Turkish, improving fluency and making your speech more authentic.

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TURKISH VERBS: LOOK

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How to use the verb "Look" in Turkish

Arkaya bakmak = Look behind

Hiçbir zaman arkaya bakma. Her zaman ileriye bak. Never look back. Always look forward.

Aşağıya bakmak = Look down

Yüksek bir yerde aşağıya baktığım zaman başım dönmeye başlıyor. Sana da oluyor mu? When I look down from a high place, I start to feel dizzy. Does it happen to you too?

Ayak işlerine bakmak = Run errands

Ayak işlerine bakmaktan sıkıldım. Ben artık daha ciddi bir iş yapmak istiyorum. I'm tired of running errands. I want to do something more serious now.

Aynaya bakmak = Look in the mirror

Yüzünde bir şey var. Sen hiç aynaya bakmıyor musun? There's something on your face. You have never looked in the mirror, have you?

Bakalım = Let's see, We'll see

Sence Fenerbahçe bugünkü maçı kazanacak mı? Bilmiyorum, bakalım. What do you think about Fenerbahce's match today? Will they win? I don't know, let's see.

Bakar mısınız? = Excuse me?

"Bakar mısınız?" "Buyurun, nasıl yardım edebilirim?" "Excuse me?" "How can I help you?"

Başının çaresine bakmak = Look after yourself

Ben sana bu konuda yardım edemem. Başının çaresine bak. I can't help you with this. Take care of yourself.

Boş boş bakmak = Give a blank look

Neden boş boş bakıyorsun? Hala anlamadın mı? Why are you staring blankly? Still don't get it?

Çocuk bakmak = Babysit

Çocuk doğduktan sonra hiç dışarı çıkmadım. Bütün gün evde çocuk bakıyorum. I never went out after the child was born. I am at home taking care of the children all day.

Etrafa bakmak = Look around

Yeni alışveriş merkezine gidip etrafa baktım. I went to the new shopping center and looked around.

Keyfine bakmak = Enjoy oneself

Benim mutfakta küçük bir işim var. Sen keyfine bak. Ben hemen geliyorum. I have a little job to do in the kitchen. Enjoy yourself. I'm coming right away.

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