What does "hakim olmak" mean in Turkish?
"hakim olmak" is the Turkish word for "dominate".
hakim olmak /hˈakɪmɔɫmˈak/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "dominate".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Kontrol ve Etki
Translation and Meaning
- Word: hakim olmak
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: dominate
- IPA: /hˈakɪmɔɫmˈak/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Turkish Kontrol ve Etki
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Example Sentences
- Şirket pazara yıllardır agresif stratejilerle hakim olmuştu uzun süredir. English: The company had dominated the market for years with aggressive strategies.
- Eğer konuya gerçekten hakim olursan herkesi sunumda etkileyebilirsin bence. English: If you really know the topic, you can impress everyone in the presentation.
- Türk takımı maçın ilk yarısına tamamen hakim oldu ve iki gol attı. English: The Turkish team completely dominated the first half and scored two goals.
When and How to Use "hakim olmak"
Use "hakim olmak" when you want to talk about "dominate" in Turkish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Kontrol ve Etki topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Turkish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "hakim olmak"?
"hakim olmak" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "hakim olmak"?
"hakim olmak" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "hakim olmak" in a sentence?
Şirket pazara yıllardır agresif stratejilerle hakim olmuştu uzun süredir.
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