What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the verb root sev- (to love/like) and the first-person singular suffix -erim (I do/habitually do).
Which one should you use?
While severim expresses a general or habitual preference, the form seviyorum is used to express a current feeling or a more immediate state of liking. For a much stronger expression of liking, such as "to adore" or "to be crazy about", you can use bayılıyorum.
How does it change in a sentence?
severim uses the aorist tense, which expresses a general preference or a habitual state rather than a specific moment of liking. To express the negative version of this preference, use sevmem, which utilizes the negative aorist suffix -me-.
How do you pronounce it?
To pronounce severim, use the following sounds: [s] as in [s]end, [v] as in [v]ase, [ɾ] as in AmE a[t]om, [i] as in cr[ee]k and [m] as in [m]uch.
Did you know?
- The word bayılıyorum literally means 'I am fainting' or 'I am swooning', which is used metaphorically to express that you adore something.
- The negative form sevmem is frequently used in Turkish as a polite but firm way to decline an offer without needing to say 'no' explicitly.
- Turkish uses a system of 'vowel harmony' that determines the suffixes added to sev-, meaning the vowels in the end of the word must harmonize with the root.
Examples in context
- O tür işi severim.I like that kind of work.This sentence is useful for expressing an interest in a specific kind of work using severim.Tatoeba #5795314 by duran, translation #5794591 by CK
- O tür şeyi severim.I like that type of stuff.This sentence is useful for expressing an interest in a specific type of stuff using severim.Tatoeba #5219144 by duran, translation #5217964 by CK
- Ben karı çok severim.I like snow a lot.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong fondness for snow using severim.Tatoeba #1479623 by duran, translation #758154 by Zifre
- Hoşuma gidiyor bu kitap.I like this book.
- Hoşuma gidiyor bu film.I like this movie.
- Beğeniyorum bu yemeği.I like this food.
- Beğeniyorum bu arabanın rengini.I like the color of this car.
- Seviyorum bu şarkıyı.I like this song.
- Seviyorum bu diziyi.I like this TV series.
- Bayılıyorum bu tatlıya.I really like this dessert.
- Bayılıyorum bu şarkıcıya.I'm crazy about this singer.
- Çok hoşuma gidiyor bu film.I really like this movie.
- Beğeniyorum bu şehri çünkü çok tarihi ve güzel.I like this city because it's historical and beautiful.
- Bayılıyorum bu yemeğe, çünkü annemin yaptığı gibi lezzetli.I absolutely love this dish because it's as delicious as my mom makes it.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite types of food.
- BurakBen acı yemek severim.I like spicy food.
- SelinBen de çok severim!I like it a lot too!
- BurakPeki, tatlı sever misin?So, do you like sweets?
- SelinEvet, en çok onları severim.Yes, I like those the most.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
