göz kulak olmak

Turkish

Etymology

Equivalent to göz (eye) + kulak (ear) + olmak (to be)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɟœz kuˈɫɑk‿oɫˈmɑk/, [ɟø̞z̪ kʰuˌɫ̪ɑ.kʰ‿o̞ɫ̪ˈmɑk]
  • Rhymes: -ɑk
  • Hyphenation: göz‧ku‧la‧kol‧mak

Verb

göz kulak olmak (third-person singular simple present göz kulak olur)

  1. (transitive) to protect, to preserve, to defend [+dative]
    Synonyms: muhafaza etmek, korumak, kollamak
    Vatanına göz kulak ol, ey türk genci!
    Defend your homeland, o turkish youth!
  2. (transitive) to take care of, to accompany [+dative]
  3. Synonyms: kollamak, bakmak
  4. Kardeşine ben yokken göz kulak ol
    Take care of your brother while I'm gone

Conjugation

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