koşmak
/koʃˈmak/
The English phrase "run" is translated into Turkish as koşmak.
koşmak is a verb meaning to move quickly on two feet. It can also be used in noun forms such as koşu or koşma, which refer to the act of running. A person who performs this action is called a koşucu.
Meaning: to move quickly on two feet (verb)
Which one should you use?
While koşmak refers specifically to running on foot, the verb koşuşturmak is used when describing the act of running around in a frantic or busy manner.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present continuous tense, the form koşuyor is used to mean "he/she/it is running". To express the simple past tense for the first person singular, use koştum, which means "I ran".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of koşmak is /koʃˈmak/. The sounds are similar to the [c] in "core", the [sh] in "shoe" and the [m] in "much".
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the root of koşmak was historically used to describe the act of pairing or yoking animals together to pull a load.
- The root of koşmak is related to the word koşu, which can refer to a specific type of rhythmic poetry or folk song in traditional Turkish culture.
- While English uses 'run' for many things like water or noses, in Turkish, using koşmak for a nose would sound very strange, as it is strictly for physical movement of the legs.
Examples in context
- Koşmak için yer yok.There's no place to run.This sentence shows how to use koşmak to express the lack of space for the action.Tatoeba #4299236 by duran, translation #4013473 by CK
- Benimle koşmak için gel.Come run with me.This sentence uses koşmak in the context of an invitation to run.Tatoeba #3886158 by duran, translation #3822685 by CK
- Ken hızlı koşmak zorunda.Ken needs to run fast.This sentence demonstrates the use of koşmak to express necessity.Tatoeba #1493147 by duran, translation #1256722 by CN
- Öğrenciler, parkta koşuyorlar.The students are running in the park.
- O, dükkanın önünden süratle geçti.He ran swiftly past the store.
- Ani bir hareketle yola fırladı.She ran suddenly onto the road.
- Çocuklar koşup fırlamaya başladı.The kids started running and darting around.
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Example conversation
Merve and Emre are at a park together.
- MerveHadi biraz koşalım!Let's run a little!
- EmreTamam, ben de seninle koşacağım.Okay, I will run with you.
- MerveÇok hızlı koşmak istiyorum.I want to run very fast.
- EmreDikkatli ol, yavaşça koş.Be careful, run slowly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “run” translations and entries koşmak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
