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B1 verb 10 دقيقة للقراءة

başvurmak

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح başvurmak في 30 ثانية

الشرح başvurmak in your Level:

At the A1 level, you will mostly see 'başvurmak' in very simple contexts like applying for a basic membership or going to a doctor. Even though it is a B1 word, you might encounter it on websites. You should learn that it means 'to apply' and that it needs the '-e' or '-a' ending on the noun before it. For example, 'Bankaya başvur' (Apply to the bank). At this stage, don't worry about the 'refer to' or 'resort to' meanings. Just focus on the physical act of applying for something simple. Remember it as a 'doing' word for official places.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you start using 'başvurmak' for more personal goals. You might talk about applying for a language course or a library card. You will begin to see it in the past tense ('başvurdum') and the future tense ('başvuracağım'). You should practice using it with nouns like 'kurs', 'okul', and 'iş'. You will also start to notice it in public signs. It is important to distinguish it from 'gitmek' (to go). You don't just 'go' to a job; you 'apply' (başvurmak) to it. This adds more detail to your daily life descriptions.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

The B1 level is where 'başvurmak' becomes a core part of your vocabulary. You are expected to use it in professional and academic contexts. You should be comfortable using it for job applications, university admissions, and visa processes. This is also when you should learn the second meaning: 'to refer to' a source. If you are writing a short essay, you might say you 'başvurdun' to a specific book. You should also understand the noun form 'başvuru' and how to use them together. You will hear this word in almost every official announcement in Turkey.

At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'başvurmak' in its more abstract and figurative senses. This includes 'resorting to' certain measures or methods. For example, 'yasal yollara başvurmak' (to resort to legal means) or 'şiddete başvurmak' (to resort to violence). You should also be able to use it in complex sentence structures, such as passive forms ('başvurulmak') or as a gerund ('başvurarak'). Your understanding of the word should expand to include legal appeals and formal citations in academic writing. You will recognize the difference between 'başvurmak' and its formal synonym 'müracaat etmek'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, your use of 'başvurmak' should be nuanced and precise. You will encounter it in high-level academic texts, legal codes, and sophisticated literature. You should understand how it functions in specific idioms and fixed expressions. For example, 'son çare olarak başvurmak' (to resort to as a last resort). You will also be able to identify its use in rhetorical strategies where an author 'başvurur' to a specific literary device. At this level, you should be able to explain the etymological connection between 'baş' and 'vurmak' and how that contributes to the word's current semantic field.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, 'başvurmak' is a tool for absolute precision. You understand its historical development and can detect subtle shifts in meaning in 19th-century Ottoman-influenced texts versus modern Turkish. You can use it in highly technical legal contexts, such as 'Tahkim yoluna başvurmak' (to resort to arbitration). You are aware of the stylistic choices between using 'başvurmak' and more archaic forms like 'müracaat eylemek'. Your mastery allows you to use the word in any register, from a quick text message to a formal doctoral dissertation, always with perfect grammatical accuracy and contextual appropriateness.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

başvurmak في 30 ثانية

Used for applying for jobs, schools, or visas.
Used for referring to sources like books or experts.
Used for resorting to specific methods or actions.
Always takes the dative case (-e/-a) for the target.

The Turkish verb başvurmak is a foundational B1-level word that every learner must master because it bridges the gap between everyday actions and professional interactions. At its core, the word means 'to apply' or 'to refer to/resort to.' Etymologically, it is a compound verb consisting of baş (head) and vurmak (to hit or strike). While the literal translation 'to hit one's head' might sound strange, the figurative meaning implies turning one's head or attention toward a specific source for help, information, or an opportunity.

Professional Context: In a career setting, this is the standard verb for applying for a job. You don't just 'do' an application; you 'başvur' to a position. It is almost always used with the dative case (-e/-a suffix).

Yeni iş ilanı için şirkete başvurdum.

I applied to the company for the new job advertisement.

Beyond job hunts, başvurmak is used when you need to consult a resource. If you are writing a thesis and you look at an encyclopedia, you are 'başvurmak' to that encyclopedia. If a situation becomes desperate and you have to use a difficult method, you 'başvurmak' to that method. This versatility makes it indispensable for formal writing and daily news reports.

Academic Usage: Used when citing sources or referring to specific data sets. It implies a level of formality and systematic inquiry.

Bilgi almak için kütüphaneye başvurmalısınız.

You should refer to the library to get information.

When you watch Turkish news, you will frequently hear this word in the context of legal proceedings. If a lawyer 'başvurur' to the court, they are filing an official petition or appeal. It carries a weight of officiality that simpler verbs like 'gitmek' (to go) or 'sormak' (to ask) lack. It suggests a structured process where a response is expected from the entity being approached.

Legal and Official: Standard term for legal appeals, visa applications, and official petitions to government bodies.

Vize almak için konsolosluğa başvurduk.

We applied to the consulate to get a visa.

Sorunu çözmek için farklı yöntemlere başvurdular.

They resorted to different methods to solve the problem.

Using başvurmak correctly requires understanding its grammatical partnership with the dative case. In Turkish, you do not apply 'for' a job in the same way you do in English; instead, you apply 'to' the job or 'to' the company. This means the noun preceding the verb must end in -e, -a, -ye, or -ya. Let's look at how this manifests in different tenses and moods.

Present Continuous: Used for an ongoing application process. 'Başvuruyorum' means 'I am currently applying.'

Şu an üniversiteye başvuruyorum.

I am applying to the university right now.

In the past tense, başvurdu is the most common form. It indicates a completed action. Because applying is often a single act of submission, the definite past tense is very frequent. If you want to say you 'have applied' in a general sense, you might use the present perfect equivalent in Turkish, which is often still the simple past.

Future Tense: Used for intentions. 'Başvuracağım' means 'I will apply.' Note the consonant mutation from 'k' to 'ğ'.

Yarın burs için vakfa başvuracağım.

I will apply to the foundation for a scholarship tomorrow.

Anlamını bilmediğim kelimeler için sözlüğe başvururum.

I refer to the dictionary for words whose meanings I do not know.

The negative form başvurmamak is equally important. If you decide not to apply or choose not to resort to a certain measure, you use this form. In formal instructions, you might see 'başvurmayınız' (please do not apply/refer).

Necessitative Mood: 'Başvurmalısın' (You must apply). This is common in advice or mandatory procedural steps.

Yardım almak için polise başvurmalısın.

You must apply to the police to get help.

Hangi makama başvurmam gerekiyor?

Which authority do I need to apply to?

In Turkey, başvurmak is a word of the public sphere. You will hear it most frequently in bureaucratic settings, educational institutions, and corporate offices. If you are standing in line at a 'Nüfus Müdürlüğü' (Population Directorate) or a 'Belediye' (Municipality), the staff will likely ask if you have 'başvurdunuz mu?' (have you applied?). It is the standard language of the Turkish administrative machine.

Television and News: News anchors use it when discussing citizens applying for government aid or legal teams appealing to the Constitutional Court (Anayasa Mahkemesi'ne başvurmak).

Binlerce kişi işsizlik maaşı için başvurdu.

Thousands of people applied for unemployment benefits.

In a university setting, students hear this word constantly. Whether it is applying for an Erasmus program, a master's degree, or even just a library card, başvurmak is the action verb. Professors also use it when telling students to 'başvurmak' to specific primary sources or historical documents during their research.

Corporate Environment: Human Resources (İnsan Kaynakları) will use this in every job posting: 'Adayların online sistem üzerinden başvurması rica olunur' (Candidates are requested to apply via the online system).

Kredi kartı için bankaya başvurabilirsiniz.

You can apply to the bank for a credit card.

Socially, you might hear it when people discuss solving problems. If someone says, 'Mahkemeye başvuracağım' (I will apply to the court), they are signaling that they are taking a personal dispute to a formal legal level. It indicates a transition from informal negotiation to institutional intervention. Similarly, in medical contexts, 'Doktora başvurmak' means to go and see a doctor for a consultation.

Medical Context: When symptoms persist, health advisories often say: 'En yakın sağlık kuruluşuna başvurunuz' (Apply/Consult the nearest health institution).

Şikayetleriniz artarsa doktora başvurun.

If your complaints increase, consult a doctor.

Yazar, bu kitapta ironiye sıkça başvurmuş.

The author frequently resorted to irony in this book.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with başvurmak is using the wrong case for the object. In English, we apply 'for' something (a job) or 'to' somewhere (a company). In Turkish, because başvurmak is a dative-taking verb, beginners often try to use 'için' (for) or the accusative case (-i/-ı) incorrectly.

Case Error: Accusative: Incorrect: 'İşi başvurdum' (I applied the job). Correct: 'İşe başvurdum' (I applied TO the job).

Doğru: Şirkete başvurdum. Yanlış: Şirketi başvurdum.

Always use the -e/-a suffix with the target of the application.

Another mistake is confusing başvuru (the noun) with başvurmak (the verb). Learners sometimes say 'Başvuru yaptım' which is technically correct (I made an application), but 'Başvurdum' is much more natural and common in spoken Turkish. Using the noun-plus-auxiliary-verb construction when a single verb exists can sometimes make your Turkish sound slightly robotic or overly formal.

Meaning Confusion: Danışmak vs. Başvurmak: While both can mean 'to consult,' 'danışmak' is more about seeking advice, whereas 'başvurmak' is more about using a resource or starting a process.

Yanlış: Sözlükü başvurdum. Doğru: Sözlüğe başvurdum.

When referring to a book, use the dative case.

Finally, don't confuse the literal meaning of 'vurmak' (to hit) with 'başvurmak'. You cannot separate 'baş' and 'vurmak' in this context and expect it to mean 'apply'. It is a 'birleşik fiil' (compound verb) and must be treated as a single unit of meaning. If you say 'Başıma vurdum,' you are literally saying 'I hit my head,' which is a very different situation than applying for a job!

Contextual Error: Resorting to Violence: In the phrase 'şiddete başvurmak' (to resort to violence), learners often forget that 'şiddet' must be in the dative case. 'Şiddet başvurmak' is ungrammatical.

Asla şiddete başvurmamalıyız.

We should never resort to violence.

Hangi kaynağa başvurdun?

Which source did you refer to?

While başvurmak is extremely common, Turkish offers several synonyms and related terms depending on the level of formality and the specific context of the 'application' or 'consultation'. Understanding these nuances will make your Turkish sound much more sophisticated.

Müracaat Etmek: This is the Arabic-origin equivalent of 'başvurmak'. It is very formal and often found in older legal documents or very official government forms. It also takes the dative case.

Lütfen ilgili makama müracaat ediniz.

Please apply to the relevant authority (Very formal).

If you are 'referring' to someone for advice, danışmak is often a better choice. While başvurmak implies using a resource or starting a process, danışmak implies a conversation or seeking an opinion. You 'başvurmak' to a library, but you 'danışmak' to a consultant.

Dilekçe Vermek: Literally 'to give a petition.' This is a specific type of 'başvurmak' where you submit a written request. It is more descriptive of the physical action of applying.

Bu konuda bir uzmana danışmalısın.

You should consult an expert on this matter.

Another nuance is yönelmek (to turn towards). While not a direct synonym, it is used when someone 'turns to' a specific field or method. However, it lacks the 'application/request' component of başvurmak. If you want to say 'to resort to,' you can also use el atmak (to put a hand to) in informal contexts, though this is much more colloquial.

Kullanmak: Sometimes 'başvurmak' simply means 'to use' a method. 'Zor kullanmak' and 'zora başvurmak' are nearly identical in meaning (to use force).

Polis, kalabalığı dağıtmak için tazyikli suya başvurdu.

The police resorted to pressurized water to disperse the crowd.

Hangi yöntemlere başvurabiliriz?

Which methods can we resort to?

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

While 'vurmak' usually means to hit, in Turkish compounds it often means 'to apply' or 'to perform an action' (e.g., damga vurmak - to stamp).

دليل النطق

UK /baʃ.vuɾ.mak/

US /bɑʃ.vuɾ.mɑk/

The primary stress is on the last syllable: baş-vur-MAK.

يتقافى مع

durmak kurmak vurmak savurmak kavurmak oturmak uyurmak duyurmak

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'ş' as 's'.
Making the 'u' sound like 'uh' (schwa).
Stress on the first syllable.
Separating the word into two distinct parts with a pause.
Softening the final 'k' too much.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Common in news and forms, easy to recognize once learned.

الكتابة 4/5

Requires correct dative case and spelling of compound verb.

التحدث 3/5

Natural flow is easy, but don't forget the dative suffix.

الاستماع 3/5

Clearly pronounced, usually found at the end of sentences.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

baş vurmak iş okul için

تعلّم لاحقاً

müracaat danışmak dilekçe kabul red

متقدم

tahkim itiraz temyiz yürütmeyi durdurma

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Dative Case (-e/-a)

Şirket + e -> Şirkete başvurmak

Compound Verbs

Baş + Vurmak (Written together)

Consonant Mutation

Kitap + a -> Kitaba başvurmak

Vowel Harmony

Banka + ya -> Bankaya (Back vowel 'a')

Necessitative Mood (-malı)

Başvurmalısın (You must apply)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Okula başvurdum.

I applied to the school.

Okul + a (dative case).

Bankaya başvur.

Apply to the bank.

Banka + ya (dative case with buffer 'y').

İşe başvuruyor.

He/she is applying for a job.

İş + e (dative case).

Kurs için başvur.

Apply for the course.

Use 'için' to specify the reason.

Oraya başvurduk mu?

Did we apply there?

Oray + a (dative case).

Bugün başvuracağım.

I will apply today.

Future tense suffix -acak.

Lütfen buraya başvurun.

Please apply here.

Imperative plural/formal.

Kim başvurdu?

Who applied?

Simple past tense.

Vize için konsolosluğa başvurduk.

We applied to the consulate for a visa.

Konsolosluk + a (consonant mutation k -> ğ).

Yeni bir pasaport için başvurdum.

I applied for a new passport.

Simple past tense.

Kütüphane kartı için nereye başvurmalıyım?

Where should I apply for a library card?

Necessitative mood -malı.

Online başvurmak çok kolay.

Applying online is very easy.

Infinitive form used as a noun.

Dün işe başvurdun mu?

Did you apply for the job yesterday?

Question particle 'mu'.

Burs almak için vakfa başvurdular.

They applied to the foundation to get a scholarship.

Vakıf + a (vowel drop: vakfa).

Hangi şirkete başvuracaksın?

Which company will you apply to?

Future tense question.

Geçen hafta başvurduk.

We applied last week.

Past tense plural.

Bilgi edinmek için bu kitaba başvurabilirsiniz.

You can refer to this book to get information.

Kitap + a (consonant mutation p -> b).

Sorunu çözmek için polise başvurduk.

We applied to the police to solve the problem.

Polis + e (dative case).

Üniversiteye başvurmak için son gün yarın.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to the university.

Infinitive + için.

Hangi kaynaklara başvurdunuz?

Which sources did you refer to?

Plural dative: Kaynaklar + a.

İş başvurusu için özgeçmişinizi gönderin.

Send your CV for the job application.

Başvuru (noun) used in a compound.

Yardım için belediyeye başvurmalısınız.

You must apply to the municipality for help.

Belediye + ye (buffer y).

O, her zaman sözlüğe başvurur.

He/she always refers to the dictionary.

Aorist tense for habits.

Başvurmadan önce belgeleri kontrol edin.

Check the documents before applying.

-madan önce (before doing).

Haksızlık karşısında mahkemeye başvurmaya karar verdi.

He decided to apply to the court in the face of injustice.

Verbal noun in dative: başvurma + ya.

Çaresiz kalınca bu yönteme başvurdular.

They resorted to this method when they became desperate.

-ınca (when/upon).

Yazar, eserinde sıkça metaforlara başvurmuş.

The author frequently resorted to metaphors in his work.

Reported past tense -miş.

Şiddete başvurmak hiçbir sorunu çözmez.

Resorting to violence solves no problems.

Subject of the sentence.

Daha fazla bilgi için kullanım kılavuzuna başvurunuz.

Refer to the user manual for more information.

Formal imperative -unuz.

Adaylar, mülakata girmek için online sisteme başvurmalıdır.

Candidates must apply to the online system to enter the interview.

Necessitative mood.

Karara itiraz etmek için üst mahkemeye başvurdu.

He applied to the higher court to appeal the decision.

Purpose clause with -mak için.

Eski kayıtlara başvurarak gerçeği öğrendik.

We learned the truth by referring to old records.

Adverbial -arak (by doing).

Hükümet, ekonomik krizi aşmak için olağanüstü önlemlere başvurdu.

The government resorted to extraordinary measures to overcome the economic crisis.

Complex subject and object.

Bu araştırmada birincil kaynaklara başvurulmuştur.

Primary sources were referred to in this research.

Passive voice: başvur-ul-mak.

Diplomatik yollar tükenince askeri güce başvuruldu.

When diplomatic ways were exhausted, military force was resorted to.

Passive past tense.

Sanık, savunmasında tanık ifadelerine başvurdu.

The defendant referred to witness statements in his defense.

Locative case for 'defense'.

Eleştirmen, şairin geleneksel motiflere başvurmasını övdü.

The critic praised the poet's recourse to traditional motifs.

Possessive verbal noun: başvurması + nı.

Herhangi bir yan etki görüldüğünde hekime başvurulmalıdır.

A physician should be consulted when any side effect is seen.

Passive necessitative.

Şirket, iflastan kurtulmak için yapılandırma yoluna başvurdu.

The company resorted to the restructuring path to survive bankruptcy.

Compound noun object.

Bilim insanları, verileri doğrulamak için istatistiksel analizlere başvurdular.

Scientists resorted to statistical analyses to verify the data.

Scientific register.

Anayasa Mahkemesi'ne bireysel başvuru hakkı 2012'de tanındı.

The right to individual application to the Constitutional Court was recognized in 2012.

Noun form in a legal context.

Müellif, eserini kaleme alırken pek çok nadide yazmaya başvurmuştur.

The author referred to many rare manuscripts while penning his work.

Archaic/Formal synonyms (müellif/yazma).

Toplumsal huzuru sağlamak adına her türlü yasal dayanağa başvurulacaktır.

Every kind of legal basis will be resorted to for the sake of ensuring social peace.

Future passive formal.

Retorik bir etki yaratmak maksadıyla mübalağa sanatına başvurulmuş.

Hyperbole was resorted to for the purpose of creating a rhetorical effect.

Literary analysis terms.

Uyuşmazlıkların halli için tahkim kuruluna başvurulması kararlaştırıldı.

It was decided to apply to the arbitration board for the resolution of disputes.

Formal decision-making language.

Kamu vicdanını rahatlatmak için şeffaf bir soruşturma sürecine başvuruldu.

A transparent investigation process was resorted to in order to ease the public conscience.

Political/Journalistic register.

Yazarın ironik bir üsluba başvurması, metnin derinliğini artırıyor.

The author's recourse to an ironic style increases the depth of the text.

Subordinate clause as subject.

Fikri mülkiyet haklarının korunması için ilgili patent enstitüsüne başvurulmalıdır.

The relevant patent institute should be applied to for the protection of intellectual property rights.

Legal/Technical requirement.

تلازمات شائعة

işe başvurmak

üniversiteye başvurmak

sözlüğe başvurmak

mahkemeye başvurmak

şiddete başvurmak

yasal yollara başvurmak

doktora başvurmak

kaynağa başvurmak

online başvurmak

son çare olarak başvurmak

العبارات الشائعة

başvuru yapmak

— To perform the act of applying (noun + verb).

Dün akşam başvurumu yaptım.

başvuru formu

— The physical or digital application form.

Başvuru formunu eksiksiz doldurun.

başvuru süresi

— The duration or deadline of the application.

Başvuru süresi dün doldu.

başvuru ücreti

— The fee required to apply for something.

Başvuru ücretini bankaya yatırdınız mı?

başvuru merkezi

— The physical place where applications are submitted.

En yakın başvuru merkezine gidin.

başvuru sahibi

— The applicant (the person who applies).

Başvuru sahibinin imzası gerekiyor.

başvuru numarası

— The tracking number for an application.

Lütfen başvuru numaranızı saklayın.

başvuru şartları

— The requirements or conditions for applying.

Başvuru şartlarını dikkatlice okuyun.

başvuru sonucu

— The result or outcome of an application.

Başvuru sonucunu internetten öğrenebilirsiniz.

ön başvuru

— A preliminary or pre-application.

Ön başvuru için kayıt olmanız lazım.

يُخلط عادةً مع

başvurmak vs danışmak

Danışmak is specifically for asking advice from a person, while başvurmak can be for institutions or books.

başvurmak vs başvuru

Başvuru is the noun (application), whereas başvurmak is the verb (to apply).

başvurmak vs vurmak

Vurmak means to hit; without 'baş', the meaning of 'apply' is lost.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"zora başvurmak"

— To resort to force or difficult measures when simple ones fail.

Anlaşma olmayınca zora başvurdular.

Neutral

"yasal yollara başvurmak"

— To start a legal process or sue someone.

Borcunu ödemezsen yasal yollara başvuracağım.

Formal

"hileye başvurmak"

— To resort to trickery or cheating.

Sınavı kazanmak için hileye başvurdu.

Negative

"yalanlara başvurmak"

— To start telling lies to get out of a situation.

Kendini kurtarmak için yalanlara başvurdu.

Negative

"tehdide başvurmak"

— To resort to threats.

İstediğini elde etmek için tehdide başvurdu.

Negative

"mantığa başvurmak"

— To use logic or reason to solve a problem.

Bu durumda sadece mantığa başvurabiliriz.

Positive

"sabır dileyerek başvurmak"

— To apply or approach something with great patience.

Bu zor sürece sabır dileyerek başvurduk.

Literary

"her yola başvurmak"

— To try every possible way (often desperate).

Onu ikna etmek için her yola başvurdum.

Neutral

"arabulucuya başvurmak"

— To go to a mediator to solve a conflict.

Kavgayı bitirmek için arabulucuya başvurdular.

Formal

"otoriteye başvurmak"

— To refer to or call upon an authority figure.

Sınıftaki gürültü için öğretmene başvurduk.

Neutral

سهل الخلط

başvurmak vs müracaat

They mean the same thing.

Müracaat is Arabic-origin and much more formal/bureaucratic.

Dilekçe ile müracaat ediniz.

başvurmak vs danışmak

Both involve seeking help.

Danışmak is 'to consult' for advice; başvurmak is 'to apply' or 'to refer' to a source.

Avukata danıştım.

başvurmak vs yönelmek

Both imply moving toward something.

Yönelmek is a general direction; başvurmak is a specific request or reference.

Sanata yöneldi.

başvurmak vs kullanmak

Başvurmak can mean 'to use' a method.

Kullanmak is general 'to use'; başvurmak implies resorting to a method as a choice.

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başvurmak vs aramak

Sometimes people 'search' (aramak) for a job.

Aramak is searching; başvurmak is the actual act of applying once you find it.

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أنماط الجُمل

[Noun]+e başvur.

İşe başvur.

[Noun]+e başvurdum.

Bankaya başvurdum.

[Reason] için [Noun]+e başvurmak.

Burs için vakfa başvurmak.

[Source]+e başvurmak.

Sözlüğe başvurmak.

[Action] için [Noun]+e başvurulmalı.

Yardım için polise başvurulmalı.

[Method]+e başvurmak.

Zora başvurmak.

[Abstract Noun]+e başvurarak [Result].

Yasal yollara başvurarak hakkını aradı.

[Formal Body]+e bireysel başvuru.

Anayasa Mahkemesi'ne bireysel başvuru.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

başvuru (application)

başvurucu (applicant - rare)

başvurulma (the state of being applied)

الأفعال

başvurulmak (to be applied - passive)

الصفات

başvurulabilir (applicable)

başvurulamaz (inapplicable)

مرتبط

baş (head)

vurmak (to hit)

başvuru formu

başvuru tarihi

müracaat

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Extremely high in professional, academic, and legal contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

İşi başvurmak → İşe başvurmak
Using the accusative case instead of the dative case.
İş için başvurmak → İşe başvurmak
While 'için' is understandable, the dative case is the standard grammatical requirement.
Baş vurmak → Başvurmak
Writing the compound verb as two separate words.
Sözlüğü başvurmak → Sözlüğe başvurmak
Using the accusative case for a reference source.
Şiddet başvurmak → Şiddete başvurmak
Omitting the dative suffix in the idiom 'to resort to violence'.

نصائح

Dative Case Mastery

Whenever you use 'başvurmak', immediately check the preceding noun for an -e or -a suffix. This is the most common error for learners.

Noun vs Verb

Learn 'başvuru' (noun) and 'başvurmak' (verb) together. 'Başvuru formu' (application form) is a very useful compound to know.

Job Hunting

If you are looking for a job in Turkey, 'başvur' is the button you need to click on websites like LinkedIn or Kariyer.net.

Citing Sources

In academic writing, use 'başvurulmuştur' to indicate which sources or methods were utilized in your research.

Legal Rights

The phrase 'yasal yollara başvurmak' is a powerful way to say you will take legal action if necessary.

Health Advice

In Turkey, health warnings often end with 'doktora başvurunuz', meaning you should consult a doctor.

Formal Alternative

Use 'müracaat' when filling out government forms to sound more integrated into the system.

Head Strike

Think of 'striking' a target with your 'head' to remember the compound 'baş' + 'vurmak'.

Natural Flow

In casual speech, 'İşe başvurdun mu?' sounds much better than 'İş için başvuru yaptın mı?'.

Spelling

Never write it as 'baş vurmak'. Compound verbs that have a figurative meaning are usually written together in Turkish.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'hitting' (vurmak) your 'head' (baş) against a door until someone lets you in for a job interview.

ربط بصري

Imagine a person pointing their head (baş) toward a giant 'Apply' button and striking (vurmak) it.

Word Web

Job University Visa Dictionary Lawyer Police Method Petition

تحدٍّ

Write three sentences about things you applied for this year using 'başvurmak' in the past tense.

أصل الكلمة

A Turkish compound verb formed from 'baş' and 'vurmak'.

المعنى الأصلي: Literally 'to hit the head', but figuratively 'to turn one's head towards' or 'to direct oneself to'.

Turkic

السياق الثقافي

No specific sensitivities, but 'şiddete başvurmak' is always used negatively.

In English, we use different verbs for 'apply' (job) and 'refer' (book). In Turkish, 'başvurmak' covers both, which can be confusing for learners.

Government portals like e-Devlet are the primary place for 'başvuru'. Job sites like Kariyer.net use 'başvur' as their main call to action. Legal dramas in Turkey frequently use 'mahkemeye başvurmak'.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Job Search

İşe başvurmak
İlanlara başvurmak
Online başvuru
Başvuru sonucu

Education

Üniversiteye başvurmak
Bursa başvurmak
Yurt başvurusu
Kayıt başvurusu

Law

Mahkemeye başvurmak
İtiraz için başvurmak
Yasal yollar
Dilekçe

Health

Hastaneye başvurmak
Doktora başvurmak
Acile başvurmak
Sağlık kuruluşu

Research

Kaynağa başvurmak
Kitaba başvurmak
Verilere başvurmak
Uzmana danışmak

بدايات محادثة

"Hangi işlere başvurdun?"

"Üniversiteye başvurmak için ne gerekiyor?"

"Vize almak için nereye başvurmalıyım?"

"Hiç mahkemeye başvurmak zorunda kaldın mı?"

"Sözlüğe ne sıklıkla başvurursun?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Gelecekte hangi şirketlere başvurmak istersin ve neden?

Bir sorunla karşılaştığında genelde kime başvurursun?

Hayatında yaptığın en önemli başvuru neydi?

Başvuru süreçlerinin zorluğu hakkında ne düşünüyorsun?

Hangi kaynaklara başvurarak Türkçe öğreniyorsun?

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, the target you are applying to or referring to must always be in the dative case (-e/-a). For example, 'şirkete başvurmak' or 'kitaba başvurmak'.

No, for applying substances like cream or paint, you use 'sürmek'. 'Başvurmak' is only for official applications or referring to sources.

Mostly, yes. 'Başvuru yapmak' is 'to make an application', while 'başvurmak' is 'to apply'. The latter is more concise and common in speech.

They are synonyms, but 'müracaat etmek' is older and much more formal. You'll see 'müracaat' in government buildings, but you'll say 'başvurdum' to your friends.

You say 'İşe başvurdum'. Notice that 'iş' takes the dative '-e' suffix.

Literally, 'baş' (head) and 'vurmak' (hit) could mean that, but as a compound verb, it only means apply/refer. To say 'I hit my head', you would say 'Başıma vurdum'.

It is always written as one word: 'başvurmak'.

It means 'to resort to violence'. It's a common phrase in news and social discussions.

Absolutely. 'Üniversiteye başvurmak' is the standard phrase for applying to college.

The past tense is 'başvurdu' (he/she applied). For 'I applied', it is 'başvurdum'.

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