olmak

This is the 44th most frequent Turkish word.

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olmak

"Olmak" means "to be" or "to become" in English.


Here, 'olmak' means 'to become' and indicates the desire of transitioning into being a doctor.

Doktor olmak istiyorum.

I want to become a doctor.


Here, 'olmak' means 'to be,' referring to the state of feeling sad.

Üzgün olmak istemem.

I don't want to be sad.


Here, 'hale geldi' employs a phrase meaning 'became,' indicating transition into a working state.

Bu saat tamir edildi ve yine çalışır hale geldi.

This watch was repaired and became working again.