Translation of Turkish word "korumak" to English
korumak
/koɾumak/
Meaning
VerbTo keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
How to use
The verb "korumak" means to keep safe, to defend, to guard, or to prevent harm coming to, as in "korumak için çalışıyorum", meaning "I'm working to protect".
🇬🇧 English
protect
Example
Çevremizi korumamız lazım.
We need to protect our environment.
Kötü hırsızdan bizi koru.
Protect us from the bad thief.
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Common phrases
- korumak istemek— want to
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Frequency rank: #955 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "korumak" mean?▼
The Turkish word "korumak" means "protect" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Çevremizi korumamız lazım." (which translates as "We need to protect our environment.").
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