Turkish Word · Intermediate
sıkmak
to squeeze
Pronunciation: [sɯkˈmak]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to squeeze".
Example
Yalnız kalan kadın titriyor, hıçkırarak kucağındaki yavrusunu sıkıyor.
The lonely woman is shaking, sobbing and squeezing her baby in her arms.
Practice tips
- Practice sıkmak 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.