Translation of Turkish word "bak" to English
bak
/bak/
Meaning
VerbTo try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
How to use
Bare imperative of bakmak (to look). The verb governs the dative: 'bana bak' — look at me, not 'beni bak'.
🇬🇧 English
look
Example
Pencereden dışarı bak, kar yağıyor.
Look out the window, it is snowing.
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Common phrases
- bak sen— look at that / fancy that
- iyi bak— look carefully / take a good look
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What does the Turkish word "bak" mean?▼
The Turkish word "bak" means "look" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Pencereden dışarı bak, kar yağıyor." (which translates as "Look out the window, it is snowing.").
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