Translation of Turkish word "otur" to English
otur
/otuɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo assume a sitting position from a standing position.
How to use
Imperative of oturmak (sit/live/reside). Follows regular 2-way and 4-way vowel harmony in tense suffixes (-iyor, -di, -ecek, -miş).
🇬🇧 English
sit down
Example
Oturmak! Yapmamız gereken işler var.
Sit down! We have work to do.
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Common phrases
- Oturmak! Yapmamız gereken işler var.— Sit down! We have work to do.
- hemen oturmek— to sit down immediately
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Frequency rank: #538 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "otur" mean?▼
The Turkish word "otur" means "sit down" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Oturmak! Yapmamız gereken işler var." (which translates as "Sit down! We have work to do.").
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