Turkish Expression · Intermediate
örtbas etmek
to cover up
Pronunciation: /œɾtˈbɑs‿etmec/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to cover up".
Example
Hükümet bu olayı hemen örtbas etti
The government quickly covered this incident up
Practice tips
- Practice örtbas etmek 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.