insist → ısrar etmek | English-Turkish Dictionary

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

Translation and Meaning

Word: ısrar etmek
Language: Turkish
Meaning: insist
IPA: /ɯsrˈarɛtmˈɛk/
CEFR Level: B2
Part of speech: verb
Topic: Turkish Kontrol ve Etki
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Example Sentences

Annem her sabah kahvaltıda meyve yememde yıllardır ısrar ediyordu. English: My mother had been insisting for years that I eat fruit at breakfast.
Patronun toplantıya gitmen konusunda neden bu kadar ısrar ettiğini anlamadım. English: I didn't understand why the boss insisted so much that you go to the meeting.
Eğer ısrar etmeseydin bu fırsatı asla yakalayamazdım sevgili dostum. English: If you hadn't insisted, I would never have been able to take this opportunity, my dear friend.

When and How to Use "ısrar etmek"

Use "ısrar etmek" when you want to talk about "insist" 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.