isterim
/isteɾim/from spelling rules
In Turkish, isterim is used to say "I would like".
isterim is a polite way to express a wish, a desire or a preference for something, functioning similarly to the English "I would like" or "I want" in a general sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
This expression is derived from the base verb istemek, which means "to want" or "to wish".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /isteɾim/. The /i/ sounds like the [ee] in cr[ee]k, the /s/ sounds like the [s] in [s]end, the /ɾ/ sounds like the [t] in AmE a[t]om and the /m/ sounds like the [m] in [m]uch.
Did you know?
- Turkish has a specific word canı çekmek for when you 'would like' something because it looks or smells delicious, literally meaning 'one's soul is pulled'.
- In very old Ottoman Turkish, the word arz etmek was used instead of isterim when expressing a wish to a sultan, meaning 'to present' or 'to offer'.
- In a restaurant, instead of using the verb isterim, it is more common to use the word alabilir miyim which means 'can I take' or 'can I have'.
Examples in context
- Tek başına olmak isterim.I would like to be alone.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to be alone with the form isterim.Tatoeba #4831151 by deyta, translation #2053862 by MarlonX19
- Ben bir şey yemek isterim.I would like to eat something.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat something with the form isterim.Tatoeba #5252434 by deyta, translation #3543183 by ndrewg
- Ben bu yaz çalışmak isterim.I would like to work this summer.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to work during a specific time with the form isterim.Tatoeba #4830168 by deyta, translation #1518200 by glavkos
- Yemek istiyorum.I would like to eat.
- Bir bardak su almak istiyorum, lütfen.I would like to have a glass of water, please.
- İki tane elma istiyorum.I want two apples.
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Example conversation
Mehmet and Merve are deciding what to drink at a cafe.
- MehmetMerve, ne içmek istersin?Merve, what would you like to drink?
- MerveBen soğuk bir kahve isterim.I would like a cold coffee.
- MehmetBen de aynısını isterim.I would like the same thing.
- MerveHadi sipariş verelim.Let's order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
