Lesson1-Part2
What Does Pes Etme Mean in Turkish ? + 4 Key Words From Turkish Series
Learn Turkish Words from TV Series
| Turkish Word | English Meaning | Explanation & Context from Turkish Series |
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| Herkes 👥 | Everyone, Everybody | A very common word for addressing a group. You’ll often hear commands like “Herkes dışarı!” (Everyone out!) or “Herkes buraya gelsin!” (Everyone come here!) in dramatic scenes. |
| Pes Etme 💪 | Don’t Give Up | This is a powerful phrase of motivation and support. It comes from the verb “pes etmek” (to give up). The “-me” ending makes it negative, so it literally means “Do not give up!”. Characters use it to encourage each other during tough times. |
| Köpek 🐕 | Dog | A straightforward noun you’ll hear in various contexts, from a character calling their pet to using it as an insult (“Köpek!” – You dog!). |
| Cami 🕌 | Mosque | This word for an Islamic place of worship appears frequently, especially in historical and social dramas. You might hear “Camiye gidiyorum” (I’m going to the mosque) or see scenes set in a mosque courtyard. |
| Adam 👨 | Man, Guy | While it simply means “man,” it’s used very flexibly. It can mean “a man” (“Bir adam gördüm” – I saw a man) or be used in colloquial speech like “Hey, adamım!” (Hey, my guy!). |
How to Use This Table for Learning:
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Watch & Listen: Pay attention when you hear these words in your favorite Turkish series with English subtitles.
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Repeat & Practice: Saying the words out loud helps with memorization and pronunciation.
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Make Sentences: Try to create your own simple sentences using these words.
| No | Turkish Example (Türkçe Örnek) | English Meaning | Grammar Explanation & Notes |
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| 1 | Pes etme! 🚫 | Don’t give up! (To one person) | Imperative Mood (Negative). The “-me” suffix makes it a negative command. Used for “you” (singular). |
| 2 | Pes etmeyin! 🙅♂️🙅♀️ | Don’t give up! (To multiple people or formally) | Imperative Mood (Negative, Formal/Plural). The “-yin” suffix is used for formal “you” or a group. |
| 3 | Pes etmiyorum. 😔 | I am not giving up. | Present Continuous Tense (Negative). “-miyor” (negative) + “-um” (I). Shows ongoing action. |
| 4 | O, asla pes etmez. 💪 | He/She never gives up. | Aorist Tense (Habitual Action). “-mez” indicates a general truth or habit. |
| 5 | Dün pes ettim. 😥 | I gave up yesterday. | Definite Past Tense. “-di” indicates a completed action in the past. “Ben” is hidden. |
| 6 | Savaştan pes etmediler. ⚔️ | They did not give up the fight. | Definite Past Tense (Negative). “-me-di-ler” (negative-past-they). |
| 7 | Yarın pes edeceğim. 🗓️ | I will give up tomorrow. | Future Tense. “-ecek” (future) + “-im” (I). Expresses a future intention. |
| 8 | Pes etmeyeceğiz! 👊 | We will not give up! | Future Tense (Negative). “-me-yecek-iz” (negative-future-we). A determined promise. |
| 9 | Pes etmiş. 😮 | He/She has (apparently) given up. | Reported Past Tense (Miş-past). Used for heard/learned information, not direct witness. |
| 10 | Pes etmelisin. ✅ | You should give up. | Necessitative Mood. “-meli” expresses advice or mild obligation. |
| 11 | Pes etmemeliyiz. ❌ | We must not give up. | Necessitative Mood (Negative). “-me-meli” expresses what one must avoid. |
| 12 | Pes etmek istemiyor. 🎯 | He/She doesn’t want to give up. | Compound Verb. “istemek” (to want) + negative present continuous. Very common structure. |
| 13 | Pes etmeden önce aradı. 📞 | He/She called before giving up. | Verbal Adverb (“-meden”). Means “without doing” or “before doing” the action. |
| 14 | Pes ettiği için üzüldüm. 😢 | I was sad because he/she gave up. | Verbal Noun (“-mesi” + case). “ettiği” (his/her giving up) + “için” (because of). |
| 15 | Pes edenler kaybeder. 🏆 | Those who give up, lose. | Relative Clause (“-en”). “edenler” = “the ones who give up”. A general statement. |
| 16 | Pes etmek üzereydi. ⚖️ | He/She was about to give up. | “Üzere” construction. “Verb + üzere + olmak” means “to be on the verge of” an action. |
| 17 | Keşke pes etmeseydin. 😞 | I wish you hadn’t given up. | Past Wish/Regret. “-se/y-di” structure is used for unrealized wishes in the past. |
| 18 | Pes etseydik keşke. 🤦♂️ | If only we had given up. | Past Conditional + Wish(keşke). Expresses regret about a past decision. |
| 19 | Pes etmesi gerekiyor. ℹ️ | It is necessary for him/her to give up. | Impersonal Necessity. “Gerekiyor” makes it an impersonal statement of necessity. |
| 20 | Pes etmekten başka çarem kalmadı. 🚶♂️ | I had no other choice but to give up. | Verbal Noun + Postposition. “etmekten” (from giving up) + “başka” (other than). A strong, final statement. |