Turkish Expression · Intermediate
söz vermek
to promise, to give one’s word
Pronunciation: /ˈsøz veɾ.mek/
Meaning
to promise, to give one’s word
Example
Kendime söz verdim ecele gidene dek bu savaşı sürdürecem
I promised myself I’d continue this war until I die
Practice tips
- Practice söz vermek 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.