Translation of Turkish word "bilmek" to English
bilmek
/bilmek/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
How to use
The infinitive. Turkish distinguishes bilmek (to know a fact) from tanımak (to know a person) — 'onu tanıyorum', not 'onu biliyorum'. In Turkish, verbs come at the end of the sentence and take suffix agglutination for tenses.
🇬🇧 English
to know
Example
Bu karmaşık konunun cevabını sadece uzmanlar bilmek zorunda.
Only experts are supposed to know the answer to this complex issue.
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Common phrases
- Onu çocukluğundan beri tanıyordu ve ailesiyle tanıştı.— She had known him since childhood and got to know his family.
- Şehirde yeni insanlarla tanışmak istiyordu.— She wanted to meet new people in the city.
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What does the Turkish word "bilmek" mean?▼
The Turkish word "bilmek" means "to know" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu karmaşık konunun cevabını sadece uzmanlar bilmek zorunda." (which translates as "Only experts are supposed to know the answer to this complex issue.").
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