Turkish Expression · Advanced
kuruyan yaprakları kesmek
to trim the dead leaves
Pronunciation: kuruyan yaprakları kesmek
Meaning
A natural Turkish expression used to convey: to trim the dead leaves.
Example
Kuruyan yaprakları temiz bir makasla kesti.
She trimmed the dead leaves with clean scissors.
Practice tips
- Practice kuruyan yaprakları kesmek 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 advanced-level learners.