Turkish

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Etymology

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From Ottoman Turkish قوللانمق (kullanmak, to use; to become a slave; to acquire slaves). Equivalent to kul (slave, servant) +‎ -la (verbalising suffix) +‎ -n (reflexive suffix) +‎ -mak (infinitive suffix).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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kullanmak (third-person singular simple present kullanır)

  1. to use
    Bilgisayar kullanmayı biliyorum. - I know how to use a computer.
  2. to drive
    Araba kullanırken beni rahatsız etme. - Don't disturb me while (I am) driving the car.
    Synonym: sürmek

Conjugation

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