Turkish Word of the Day
beklemek
/bek-LE-mek/ • verb — 25th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to remain in place or delay action until something happens
Examples
- Otobüs durağında bekliyorum.
(I am waiting at the bus stop.) - Biraz bekler misin?
(Can you wait a little?) - Uzun süre bekledim ama kimse gelmedi.
(I waited for a long time but nobody came.)
Synonyms
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Beklemek is the common verb for waiting in Turkish. Use it when you wait for transport, for a person, for an event, or when something is delayed. Sabretmek is a related verb that emphasizes having patience, while durmak can sometimes mean 'stop' or 'stand' and be used in contexts like 'wait/stop' physically. Common forms are bekliyorum (I am waiting), bekledim (I waited), and bekleyeceğim (I will wait).
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