Turkish Expression · Intermediate
göz yummak
to overlook, to excuse, to tolerate, to condone, to turn a blind eye
Pronunciation: /ɟøz jumˈmak/
Meaning
to overlook, to excuse, to tolerate, to condone, to turn a blind eye
Example
Senin durmayan bu abuk sabuk davranışlarına artık göz yumamayacağım.
I can't overlook your constant stupid nonsensical behavior anymore.
Practice tips
- Practice göz yummak 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.