Turkish Word · Intermediate
sallamak
To jerk, to jolt
Pronunciation: /saɫ.ɫaˈmak/
Meaning
To jerk, to jolt.
Example
Arık, zayıf bir buzağı kuyruğunu sallayarak gidiyordu.
A thin calf was walking around wagging its tail.
Practice tips
- Practice sallamak 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.