ısrar etmek /ɯsrˈarɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "insist".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Kontrol ve Etki

Source term
insist
Translation
ısrar etmek
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form ısrar etmek
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + ısrar etmek
Examples
Sık sık ısrar etmek gerekir.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Turkish Kontrol ve Etki.

Example Sentences

O, yeterince tartışıldığı için şimdi anlaşmamızda ısrar ediyor.

English: She insists that we should agree now, as it has been discussed enough.

B2 · Control and Influence

Ben reddetmeme rağmen yemeğin parasını ödemekte ısrar etti.

English: She insisted on paying for dinner even though I refused.

B2 · Control and Influence

Avukat müvekkilinin tamamen masum olduğunu ısrarla savundu.

English: The lawyer insisted that his client was completely innocent.

B2 · Control and Influence

Pazartesiden beri her şeyi kendisi yapmakta ısrar ediyor.

English: He has insisted on doing everything by himself since Monday.

B2 · Control and Influence

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