direnmek

Meaning

A word or expression meaning "to resist".

Example

Bazen arzularıma direnirim özgürlüğümü hissetmek için.

Sometimes I resist my desires in order to feel I'm free.

Practice tips

• Practice direnmek 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.

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