Translation of Turkish word "istiyorum" to English
istiyorum
/istijoɾum/
Meaning
VerbFirst-person singular present continuous of the verb 'istemek' (to want), meaning 'I want' or 'I am wanting'. Formed as iste- + -iyor- + -um.
How to use
Verb in the present continuous tense. The suffix '-yor' does not follow vowel harmony.
🇬🇧 English
I want
Example
Yeni bir araba almak istiyorum.
I want to buy a new car.
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- Yeni bir araba almak istiyorum.— I want to buy a new car.
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The Turkish word "istiyorum" means "I want" in English.
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