What does "tereddüt etmek" mean in Turkish?
"tereddüt etmek" is the Turkish word for "hesitate".
tereddüt etmek /teɾedːˈøtɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "hesitate".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler
Translation and Meaning
- Word: tereddüt etmek
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: hesitate
- IPA: /teɾedːˈøtɛtmˈɛk/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler
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Example Sentences
- Yardım istemekte tereddüt etme çünkü herkesin desteğe ihtiyacı vardır bazen. English: Don't hesitate to ask for help because everyone needs support sometimes.
- İlk sahneye çıkarken biraz tereddüt ettim ama sonra rahatladım hızla. English: I hesitated a little when I first went on stage, but then I quickly relaxed.
- Eğer bir konuda tereddüt edersen bilgi almadan karar vermemen daha sağlıklı olur. English: If you have doubts, it's better not to decide without getting information.
When and How to Use "tereddüt etmek"
Use "tereddüt etmek" when you want to talk about "hesitate" in Turkish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler 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 "tereddüt etmek"?
"tereddüt etmek" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "tereddüt etmek"?
"tereddüt etmek" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "tereddüt etmek" in a sentence?
Yardım istemekte tereddüt etme çünkü herkesin desteğe ihtiyacı vardır bazen.
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