What does "itiraf etmek" mean in Turkish?
"itiraf etmek" is the Turkish word for "confess".
itiraf etmek /itiɾˈafɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "confess".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
Translation and Meaning
- Word: itiraf etmek
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: confess
- IPA: /itiɾˈafɛtmˈɛk/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
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Example Sentences
- Sanık tüm suçlarını sonunda mahkemede içtenlikle itiraf etti dün öğleden sonra. English: The defendant finally confessed all his crimes in court yesterday afternoon.
- Eğer yaptıklarını itiraf edersen vicdanın çok daha rahat olur kesinlikle. English: If you confess what you've done, your conscience will definitely be much lighter.
- Annesine yıllar sonra duygularını itiraf etmiş ve büyük bir rahatlama yaşamış. English: They confessed their feelings to their mother after many years and felt great relief.
When and How to Use "itiraf etmek"
Use "itiraf etmek" when you want to talk about "confess" in Turkish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma 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 "itiraf etmek"?
"itiraf etmek" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "itiraf etmek"?
"itiraf etmek" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "itiraf etmek" in a sentence?
Sanık tüm suçlarını sonunda mahkemede içtenlikle itiraf etti dün öğleden sonra.
More words in this topic: Turkish Yargı ve Uzlaşma
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