Turkish Word of the Day
dayanmak
dah-yah-NAH-mak • verb — 7th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to endure, to withstand, or to rely on something or someone
Examples
- Bu kadar sıcağa artık dayanamıyorum.
(I can no longer endure this much heat.) - Eski masa yıllardır dayanıyor.
(The old table has been holding up for years.) - Bu habere kimse dayanamadı.
(No one could withstand this news.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Şimdiki Zaman | Geçmiş Zaman |
|---|---|---|
| ben | dayanıyorum | dayandım |
| sen | dayanıyorsun | dayandın |
| o | dayanıyor | dayandı |
| biz | dayanıyoruz | dayandık |
| siz | dayanıyorsunuz | dayandınız |
| onlar | dayanıyorlar | dayandılar |
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Antonyms
- dayanamamak
- çökmek
This is a very common verb in Turkish. It is often used for enduring difficult situations, emotions, pain, or weather, and it can also mean that something is sturdy and can last.
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