Turkish · Common Verbs

Sormak

To ask

Beginnerverb

Definition

To put a question to someone.

Example

Bir şey sormak istiyorum.

I want to ask something.

Etymology

'Sormak' comes from the Old Turkic 'sorma', which also means 'to ask'. The term reflects the essential human practice of inquiry in Turkish culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sormak' is used in both spoken and written forms, prevalent in everyday conversations and formal interactions alike.

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