Turkish Word · Intermediate
aşağılamak
to humiliate, to look down on, to demean
Pronunciation: /a.ʃa.ɯ.ɫaˈmak/
Meaning
to humiliate, to look down on, to demean
Example
Katı ve kibirli bir adam olan Negrov, çoğu kez hiçbir kasıt taşımadan genç kızı aşağılardı, ama bu işi zaman zaman kasıtlı olarak yaptığı da olurdu...
Negrov, who was a harsh and arrogant man, would often humiliate the young girl without any malicious intent, but there were times when he did so deliberately.
Practice tips
- Practice aşağılamak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish word is for intermediate-level learners.