Turkish Expression · Intermediate
yok olmak
to cease to exist
Pronunciation: /ˈjok oɫˈmak/
Meaning
to cease to exist
Example
İşlediği günahlar yüzünden yok oldu
He ceased to exist beacause of his sins
Practice tips
- Practice yok olmak 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.