görmek vs seyretmek
Turkish word comparison
Listen to görmek
Listen to seyretmek
| görmek | seyretmek |
|---|---|
gö-RMEK verb | seh-YRET-mek verb |
| to see; to notice with your eyes | to watch; to look at something for a period of time |
How they differ
Seyretmek usually means to watch something intentionally and for some duration, such as a film, a game, or scenery. Görmek is broader and simply means to see or notice with your eyes, even briefly or unintentionally.
When to use each
When to use görmek: Use görmek when you mean just seeing or noticing something, without implying sustained attention.
When to use seyretmek: Use seyretmek when you mean actively watching something over time.
Side-by-side examples
- Dün sokakta eski bir arkadaşımı gördüm.
(I saw an old friend on the street yesterday.) - Dün akşam filmi seyrettik.
(We watched the movie last night.)
Register & nuance: Seyretmek is common in everyday speech and can sound a bit more literary or old-fashioned than izlemek in some contexts.