Turkish Word of the Day
gerekmek
/ge-REK-mek/ • verb — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to be necessary; to be required
Examples
- Bu formu doldurman gerekiyor.
(You need to fill out this form.) - Erken çıkmamız gerekebilir.
(We may need to leave early.) - Toplantıya katılmak için hazırlık yapmak gerekiyor.
(It is necessary to prepare in order to attend the meeting.)
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This word is very common in everyday Turkish when saying that something is necessary or required. It is often used in structures like "gerek" or "gerekiyor" to express obligation, need, or necessity.
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