Turkish Expression · Intermediate
terk etmek
to abandon
Pronunciation: say terk etmek
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to abandon".
Example
İngiliz ve Fransız sefirleri sefaret erkânile birlikte dün Berlini terk etmişlerdir
The British and French ambassadors, along with their embassy staff, left Berlin yesterday.
Practice tips
- Practice terk 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.