Translation of Turkish word "istemem" to English
istemem
/istemem/
Meaning
NounNegative aorist, first person singular of istemek: I do not want, I would rather not.
How to use
Note that "istemem" is a verb and can be used to express refusal or rejection. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.
🇬🇧 English
I don't want
Example
Bu soğuk havada dışarı çıkmak kesinlikle istemem.
I definitely don't want to go outside in this cold weather.
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- Bu soğuk havada dışarı çıkmak kesinlikle istemem.— I definitely don't want to go outside in this cold weather.
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What does the Turkish word "istemem" mean?▼
The Turkish word "istemem" means "I don't want" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu soğuk havada dışarı çıkmak kesinlikle istemem." (which translates as "I definitely don't want to go outside in this cold weather.").
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