istifa etmek /ɪstifˈaɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "resign".

See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Zorluklar ve Gerilemeler

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Yöneticilik baskısı çok ağır gelince istifa etmek zorunda kaldı sonunda. English: The pressure of being a manager became too much, so they finally had to resign.
  • Eğer iş yerinde mutlu değilsen istifa etmek bir seçenek olabilir bence. English: If you're not happy at work, quitting could be an option, I think.
  • Genç müdür altı ay sonra istifa etmiş ve kendi şirketini kurmuş geçen yıl. English: The young manager resigned six months later and started his own company last year.

When and How to Use "istifa etmek"

Use "istifa etmek" when you want to talk about "resign" 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 does "istifa etmek" mean in Turkish?

"istifa etmek" is the Turkish word for "resign".

What CEFR level is "istifa etmek"?

"istifa etmek" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "istifa etmek"?

"istifa etmek" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "istifa etmek" in a sentence?

Yöneticilik baskısı çok ağır gelince istifa etmek zorunda kaldı sonunda.

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