Turkish Expression · Intermediate
elinden gelmek
to be able to, to lie within one's abilities
Pronunciation: /e.lin.den ɟelˈmec/
Meaning
to be able to, to lie within one's abilities
Example
Elimden gelirse yaparım.
I'll do it if I can.
Practice tips
- Practice elinden gelmek 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.