yürümek vs adımlamak
Turkish word comparison
Listen to yürümek
Listen to adımlamak
| yürümek | adımlamak |
|---|---|
/yü-rü-MEK/ verb | /ah-duhm-LAH-mak/ verb |
| to walk (move on foot) | to take steps; to stride |
How they differ
Adımlamak emphasizes the action of taking steps or striding and can suggest measured, continuous movement or covering distance, whereas yürümek is the general verb for walking without implying pace or deliberateness.
When to use each
When to use yürümek: Prefer yürümek when you mean simply 'to walk' as neutral motion or activity.
When to use adımlamak: Prefer adımlamak when you want to highlight stepping, pacing, stride, or confident/measured movement.
Side-by-side examples
- Parkta uzun uzun yürüdük.
(We walked for a long time in the park.) - Parkta uzun uzun adımladık.
(We strode/kept up a steady pace in the park.)
Register & nuance: Neutral; adımlamak can sound slightly more deliberate or literary than the everyday yürümek, but it is common in both speech and writing.