istiyorum
/istijoɾum/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want" is translated into Turkish as istiyorum.
istiyorum is used to express a direct desire for something or a wish to do something.
Which one should you use?
While istiyorum expresses a direct desire, using it to order things in a restaurant can sound blunt or demanding. In those situations, using a polite request structure is preferred.
How does it change in a sentence?
istiyorum is the first-person singular present continuous form of the verb istemek (to want).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /istijoɾum/. For English speakers, it is similar to: [s]end for the /s/, [y]es for the /j/, AmE a[t]om for the /ɾ/, c[oo]l for the /u/, [m]uch for the /m/, cr[ee]k for the /i/.
Did you know?
- The verb istemek can also mean 'to request' or 'to ask for', which allows Turkish speakers to use it as a formal way to ask for a hand in marriage.
- Using istiyorum too frequently in a conversation can make a speaker seem 'ego-centric', as the constant use of the first-person singular focuses entirely on one's own needs.
- The word istiyorum is actually a single long word containing the root, the tense, and the person, unlike English which uses three separate words.
Examples in context
- İyi bir iş istiyorum.I want a good job.This sentence shows how to use istiyorum to express wanting a job.Tatoeba #6275704 by duran, translation #6274682 by CK
- Ben çok şey istiyorum.I want many things.This sentence shows how to use istiyorum to express wanting many things.Tatoeba #4531343 by duran, translation #2011402 by CK
- Yeni bir ev istiyorum.I want a new house.This sentence shows how to use istiyorum to express wanting a house.Tatoeba #4992208 by duran, translation #4980168 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to do on a weekend afternoon.
- ZeynepDışarı çıkmak istiyorum.I want to go out.
- MehmetNereye gitmek istiyorsun?Where do you want to go?
- ZeynepParkta yürümek istiyorum.I want to walk in the park.
- MehmetTamam, gidelim.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
