Turkish Expression · Native
El mahkum
there is no real choice
Pronunciation: el mah-KOOM
Meaning
An idiomatic phrase meaning that circumstances leave no practical alternative.
Example
Otobüs yok, el mahkum taksiye bineceğiz.
There is no bus, so we have no real choice but to take a taxi.
Practice tips
- Practice El mahkum 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 native-level learners.