teşekkür etmek /teʃekːˈørɛtmˈɛk/ · verb · CEFR A0. Turkish translation of "thank".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: teşekkür etmek
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: thank
  • IPA: /teʃekːˈørɛtmˈɛk/
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Image:Photo of teşekkür etmek (Turkish)

Pronunciation audio

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Example Sentences

  • Anneme yemek için teşekkür ediyorum. English: I thank my mother for the food.
  • Öğretmene her gün teşekkür ediyoruz. English: We thank the teacher every day.
  • Arkadaşına gülerek teşekkür ediyor. English: He thanks his friend with a smile.

When and How to Use "teşekkür etmek"

Use "teşekkür etmek" when you want to talk about "thank" in Turkish. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in A0 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 "teşekkür etmek" mean in Turkish?

"teşekkür etmek" is the Turkish word for "thank".

What CEFR level is "teşekkür etmek"?

"teşekkür etmek" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "teşekkür etmek"?

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

Can you show "teşekkür etmek" in a sentence?

Anneme yemek için teşekkür ediyorum.

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