otur
/otuɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sit down' is translated into Turkish as otur.
The verb is used to instruct someone to move from a standing position to a sitting position. While otur is the direct command, the infinitive form oturmak refers to the general act of sitting or the state of being seated.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word otur is used as a command to 'sit down', whereas oturmak is the infinitive form meaning 'to sit' or 'to be seated'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express a command, use the imperative otur. If you want to be polite or are speaking to a group, use oturun. To describe the ongoing state of sitting, use the present continuous form oturuyor (is sitting) and to describe a completed action, use the past tense oturdu (sat down).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /otuɾ/. The /u/ sound is like the [oo] in 'cool', and the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in American English 'atom'.
Did you know?
- The verb oturmak is also used to describe where someone lives or resides, such as saying 'I live in Istanbul'. In this context, it behaves more like the English word 'settle' or 'dwell'.
- The phrase oturaklı is derived from the root of otur and is used to describe a person who is dignified, mature or poised.
- In a traditional Turkish setting, the act of oturmak often happens on a sedir, which is a built-in wooden sofa with cushions that lines the walls of a room.
Examples in context
- Otur ve sakin ol.Sit down and be quiet.This sentence shows how to use otur in a command to sit down and be quiet.Tatoeba #3316698 by duran, translation #3222962 by CK
- İçeri gir ve otur.Come in and sit down.This sentence uses otur to tell someone to come in and sit down.Tatoeba #2499254 by duran, translation #2275770 by CK
- Sadece otur ve ye.Just sit down and eat.This sentence uses otur to tell someone to just sit down and eat.Tatoeba #4606693 by duran, translation #3154800 by CK
- Oturun lütfen. Çok teşekkür ederim.Please sit down. Thank you very much.
- Otur lütfen. Burası gerçekten rahat görünüyor.Please sit down. This looks really comfortable.
- Tabii, buyur otur! Kahveni içmeyi ister misin?Sure, have a seat! Would you like to have some coffee?
- 242 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A cafe where Mehmet is inviting Elif to join him.
- MehmetElif, lütfen buraya otur.Elif, please sit down here.
- ElifTeşekkürler Mehmet, çok naziksin.Thanks Mehmet, you are very kind.
- MehmetHadi, hemen otur da konuşalım.Come on, sit down quickly so we can talk.
- ElifTamam, hemen oturuyorum.Okay, I am sitting down right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
