What does "devam etmek" mean in Turkish?
"devam etmek" is the Turkish word for "proceed".
devam etmek /devˈamɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "proceed".
See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Başarı ve İlerleme
Translation and Meaning
- Word: devam etmek
- Language: Turkish
- Meaning: proceed
- IPA: /devˈamɛtmˈɛk/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Turkish Başarı ve İlerleme
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Example Sentences
- Toplantıya planlandığı gibi devam etmek istiyoruz çünkü zamanımız çok az. English: We want the meeting to go on as planned because we have very little time.
- Soruna rağmen mühendisler çalışmaya devam ettiler ve sistemi onardılar. English: Despite the problem, the engineers kept working and fixed the system.
- Eğer onay alırsan bir sonraki aşamaya devam edebilirsin yarın. English: If you get approval, you can continue to the next stage tomorrow.
When and How to Use "devam etmek"
Use "devam etmek" when you want to talk about "proceed" in Turkish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Başarı ve İlerleme 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 "devam etmek"?
"devam etmek" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "devam etmek"?
"devam etmek" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "devam etmek" in a sentence?
Toplantıya planlandığı gibi devam etmek istiyoruz çünkü zamanımız çok az.
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