Basic Verbs

1. Gitmek

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Headwords are infinitives in -mek / -mak, chosen by vowel harmony.

2. Gelmek

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Yemek yemek

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

   Grammar Note

   "yemek" is both the noun food and the verb to eat; as a verb it is doubled: "yemek yemek".

4. İçmek

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Satın almak

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Görmek

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Beklemek

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Gitmek istiyorum

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Yemek istiyorum

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Bunu istiyorum

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Buna ihtiyacım yok

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Bunu arıyorum

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Bende var

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Bende yok

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Para çekmek istiyorum

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Rezervasyon yaptırmak istiyorum

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Lütfen bana yardım edin

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Lütfen bana söyleyin

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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