Turkish Expression · Intermediate
dayak yemek
To be beaten up, to receive a beating, to get one's ass kicked
Pronunciation: /daˈjak.je.mec/
Meaning
To be beaten up, to receive a beating, to get one's ass kicked.
Example
Küçükken çok dayak yedim, ama bu beni durdurmadı.
I got beaten up a lot when I was little, but that didn't stop me.
Practice tips
- Practice dayak yemek 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.