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A2 verb 10 دقیقه مطالعه

doldurmak

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها doldurmak در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you will use 'doldurmak' for very basic physical actions. The focus is on simple objects like glasses, bottles, or bags. You will learn to use the imperative form 'doldur' (fill!) and the present continuous 'dolduruyorum' (I am filling). You might encounter this word when ordering tea or water. It is important to understand that you are the person doing the action to an object. For example, 'Su doldur' means 'Fill water'. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just focus on the 'Object + Doldurmak' pattern. This level is about survival and basic needs, and being able to ask someone to fill your glass is a key skill in a Turkish household.

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At the A2 level, you begin to see 'doldurmak' in administrative contexts. You will learn to fill out forms (formu doldurmak) at a hotel or a bank. You also start using it with the Instrumental case (-la/-le) to say what you are filling something with, such as 'Bardağı çayla dolduruyorum' (I am filling the glass with tea). You also learn the past tense 'doldurdum' (I filled). This is the level where you distinguish between 'dolmak' (to become full) and 'doldurmak' (to fill). You might also learn that it is used for birthdays, like 'On yaşını doldurdu' (He completed ten years). Your vocabulary expands to include common household items that can be filled.

At the B1 level, you use 'doldurmak' in more abstract and metaphorical ways. You can talk about filling your free time with hobbies (Boş zamanlarımı dolduruyorum). You will also encounter the passive form 'doldurulmak' (to be filled), which is common in formal instructions like 'Bu alanlar doldurulmalı' (These fields must be filled). You start to understand idioms like 'birini doldurmak' (to provoke someone). Your sentence structures become more complex, using conjunctions and more varied tenses. You might describe a crowd filling a stadium or a person filling a professional role. The focus shifts from just physical actions to social and professional situations.

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At the B2 level, you use 'doldurmak' with precision in professional and literary contexts. You understand the nuances between 'doldurmak', 'tamamlamak', and 'donatmak'. You can use the verb in complex relative clauses, such as 'Doldurulan formların incelenmesi gerekiyor' (The filled forms need to be examined). You are comfortable with the causative nature of the verb and can manipulate it to express subtle meanings, like 'doldurtmak' (to have someone fill something). You also recognize its use in news reports and more formal literature. Your ability to use the verb metaphorically, such as 'yüreğini sevgiyle doldurmak', shows a higher level of linguistic competence.

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At the C1 level, you master the stylistic uses of 'doldurmak'. You can use it in academic writing to describe data filling a gap in research or in high-level business contexts regarding market gaps. You are aware of rare idioms and historical uses. You can discuss the etymology of the word and how it relates to other Turkic languages. You use the verb to create sophisticated imagery in writing, perhaps describing how a scent fills a room or how a philosophy fills a void in society. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the subtle use of 'doldurmak' to imply negative manipulation in political or social discourse.

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At the C2 level, 'doldurmak' is a tool for poetic and philosophical expression. You can analyze its use in classical Turkish literature and poetry. You understand all the shades of meaning, including very specific technical uses in fields like ballistics or ancient culinary arts. You can play with the word's morphology to create new, understandable but creative forms. You understand the rhythmic and phonetic qualities of the word in a sentence and can use it to create specific rhetorical effects. Your mastery includes the ability to use the verb in a way that evokes deep cultural resonance, linking the physical act of filling to the metaphysical concept of existence and purpose.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

doldurmak در ۳۰ ثانیه

Doldurmak means 'to fill' and is a very common transitive verb used for containers.
It is essential for administrative tasks like 'filling out forms' (formu doldurmak).
It can be used metaphorically for time, age, or emotional states.
Don't confuse it with 'dolmak' (to become full), which is the intransitive version.

The Turkish verb doldurmak is a foundational word that every learner must master to describe the act of making something full. At its most basic level, it translates to 'to fill' in English. It is a causative verb derived from the root dolmak (to become full). When you use doldurmak, you are the agent causing a container, a space, or even an abstract concept to reach capacity. This verb is incredibly versatile and appears in daily life from the moment you wake up and fill your kettle with water to the moment you fill out a form at a government office. In Turkish culture, the act of filling is often associated with abundance and completion. Whether you are filling a glass of tea for a guest or filling a suitcase for a long-awaited vacation, doldurmak is the active process of preparation and provision.

Physical Containment: The most common usage involves liquid or physical matter. You fill a bottle with water, a bowl with soup, or a tank with gasoline. In these cases, the object being filled takes the Accusative case (-ı, -i, -u, -ü), while the substance used to fill it often takes the Instrumental case suffix (-la, -le).

Lütfen bardağı suyla doldurmak için mutfağa git.

Administrative Context: In a bureaucratic or digital setting, doldurmak is the standard verb for 'filling out' or 'filling in' documents, forms, or applications. Unlike English, which uses phrasal verbs like 'fill out' or 'fill in', Turkish remains consistent with the single verb doldurmak. When you arrive at a hotel or apply for a visa, you will be asked to fill the form (formu doldurmak).

Başvuru formunu dikkatlice doldurmak zorundasınız.

Temporal and Abstract Usage: The verb extends into the realm of time and space. For instance, to complete a certain age is expressed as 'yaşını doldurmak'. If a child has just finished their fifth year and is entering their sixth, we say they have 'filled' five years. Similarly, filling a vacancy in a company or filling a gap in a conversation uses this verb to indicate the removal of emptiness.

O, dün on sekiz yaşını doldurdu ve artık reşit bir birey.

Boş zamanlarımı kitap okuyarak doldurmak bana huzur veriyor.

Silahı mermiyle doldurmak tehlikeli bir iştir.

Using doldurmak correctly requires an understanding of Turkish sentence structure, specifically the case system. Because doldurmak is a transitive verb, it usually targets an object in the Accusative case. For example, in the sentence 'I filled the bucket', 'the bucket' (kova) becomes 'kovayı'. If you specify what you are filling it with, that substance usually takes the Instrumental suffix '-la/-le'. Thus, 'I filled the bucket with water' becomes 'Kovayı suyla doldurdum'. This pattern is extremely consistent across different contexts, whether you are dealing with physical objects or abstract ideas.

The 'What' vs. 'The Container': In English, we say 'fill the glass' or 'fill the water into the glass'. In Turkish, the focus is almost always on the container as the direct object. You 'fill the glass' (bardağı doldurmak). If you want to say 'pour the water into the glass', you would use a different verb like koymak (to put) or boşaltmak (to pour/empty into).

Lütfen depoyu tam doldurur musunuz?

Compound and Complex Sentences: As you progress to B1 and B2 levels, you will use doldurmak in subordinate clauses. For instance, 'The form that needs to be filled' becomes 'doldurulması gereken form'. Notice how the verb shifts to the passive voice (doldurulmak) when the focus is on the object being filled by an unnamed agent. This is a common feature in formal Turkish writing and instructions.

Anketi doldurduktan sonra lütfen gönder düğmesine basın.

Metaphorical Filling: Turkish speakers often use doldurmak to describe emotional or mental states. For example, 'içini doldurmak' (to fill one's inside) can refer to a sense of fulfillment or, conversely, 'birini doldurmak' can mean to provoke someone or fill their head with negative thoughts about another person (instigation).

Onu bana karşı kimin doldurduğunu çok iyi biliyorum.

Salonu hınca hınç dolduran seyirciler alkışlamaya başladı.

Cebini para ile doldurmak onun tek amacıydı.

The verb doldurmak is omnipresent in Turkish life. If you are traveling through Turkey, one of the first places you will encounter it is at a gas station (akaryakıt istasyonu). The attendant will ask how much fuel you want, and if you want a full tank, the verb doldurmak will be central to the transaction. In a restaurant or at a Turkish home, the host will constantly look at your tea glass. If it is empty, they will say 'Doldurayım mı?' (Shall I fill it?). This is a hallmark of Turkish hospitality—the glass must never remain empty. In a professional environment, secretaries and HR managers will hand you documents and say 'Bu formu doldurmanız gerekiyor' (You need to fill out this form).

At the Market and Kitchen: When buying bulk goods, you might fill a bag with apples or nuts. In the kitchen, recipes for stuffed vegetables (dolma) frequently use the imperative form 'doldurun' to instruct the cook to fill the peppers or eggplants with the rice mixture. This connection between the verb and the food is deeply ingrained in the language.

Biberlerin içini hazırladığın harçla doldur.

In the News and Media: Journalists often use doldurmak to describe crowds. Headlines like 'Miting alanını binlerce kişi doldurdu' (Thousands of people filled the rally area) are common. It conveys a sense of scale and energy. Furthermore, in sports, commentators might talk about a player 'filling the gap' (boşluğu doldurmak) left by an injured teammate.

Taraftarlar stadı saatler öncesinden doldurmaya başladı.

Digital Contexts: On websites, you will see buttons or labels like 'Zorunlu alanları doldurun' (Fill in the mandatory fields). If you are using a cloud service, you might see a message about 'filling your quota' (kotayı doldurmak). Even in gaming, 'filling a mana bar' or 'health bar' is expressed using this verb.

Lütfen tüm boşlukları eksiksiz doldurunuz.

Çamaşır makinesini çok fazla doldurmayın.

Gözleri yaşlarla doldu (Note: this is the passive/intransitive form, but related to the action of filling).

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using doldurmak is confusing it with its root verb dolmak. The distinction is simple yet crucial: dolmak is intransitive (it happens by itself or the subject is the one becoming full), while doldurmak is transitive (someone is filling something). If you say 'Bardak dolduruyor', you are saying 'The glass is filling (something else)', which sounds nonsensical. You should say 'Bardak doluyor' (The glass is filling up) or 'Adam bardağı dolduruyor' (The man is filling the glass). This causative '-dur-' suffix is the key to the 'active' nature of the verb.

Case Misuse: Another common pitfall is the use of the Dative case instead of the Accusative for the container. English speakers might think 'fill into the glass' and try to say 'Bardağa doldurmak'. While 'bardağa su doldurmak' (to fill water into the glass) is grammatically possible and used, the most standard way to express 'filling the glass' is using the Accusative: 'Bardağı doldurmak'. Using the Dative changes the focus to the substance being put into the container rather than the container being made full.

Yanlış: Form doldurmak (Missing accusative). Doğru: Formu doldurmak.

Literal vs. Figurative confusion: Learners often struggle with the idiom 'birini doldurmak'. In English, 'filling someone' might sound strange, but in Turkish, it specifically means to manipulate someone's opinion or to make them angry at someone else by telling them biased stories. Don't use it to mean 'feeding someone' or 'teaching someone'—it almost always has a negative, manipulative connotation in that specific social context.

Onu yalan yanlış bilgilerle doldurmuşlar.

The 'Year' Mistake: When talking about age, remember that you 'fill' the age you have completed. If you say '20 yaşımı doldurdum', it means you have finished being 20 and are now 21. English speakers often confuse this with being 'in' their 20th year.

Hangi yaşını doldurdun? (Which age did you complete?)

Boşluğu yanlış kelimeyle doldurma.

Kovayı ağzına kadar doldurdu.

While doldurmak is the go-to verb for filling, Turkish offers several nuances depending on what is being filled and how. Understanding these synonyms will help you sounding more like a native speaker and less like a textbook. The most direct alternative in specific contexts is tamamlamak (to complete). While doldurmak focuses on the volume or the act of putting something inside, tamamlamak focuses on the finality—bringing something to a whole.

Doldurmak vs. Tamamlamak: Use doldurmak for physical containers or forms. Use tamamlamak for tasks, projects, or sets. You 'doldur' a glass, but you 'tamamla' a collection of stamps or a homework assignment.

Doldurmak vs. Tıkıştırmak: If you are filling something haphazardly or stuffing it with force, tıkıştırmak is the better verb. For example, 'Eşyaları valize tıkıştırdı' (He stuffed the things into the suitcase). Doldurmak is neutral, while tıkıştırmak implies a lack of order.

Eksik bilgileri tamamlamak için beni aradı.

Doldurmak vs. Şişirmek: When you are filling something with air (like a balloon or a tire), şişirmek (to inflate/swell) is more appropriate. While you are technically 'filling' it with air, the physical expansion is the focus. 'Balonu şişirmek' is the standard phrase.

Lastikleri hava ile şişirdik.

Doldurmak vs. Donatmak: If you are filling a space with decorations or equipment, donatmak (to equip/decorate) is used. For example, 'Sofrayı yemeklerle donattı' (She filled/decked the table with food). This implies a sense of richness and aesthetic arrangement that doldurmak lacks.

Gemiyi yeni cihazlarla donattılar.

Müzeyi antik eserlerle doldurdular.

Kovayı boşaltmak (Antonym: To empty the bucket).

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word 'Dolma' (stuffed grape leaves/peppers) comes from this same root, literally meaning 'the thing that has been filled'.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /dol.duɾ.ˈmak/

US /doʊl.dʊr.ˈmɑːk/

The primary stress is on the last syllable: dol-dur-MAK.

هم‌قافیه با

durdurmak vurdurmak kurdurmak sordurmak yordurmak kordurmak kondurmak kondurmak

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'o' like the 'o' in 'hot' (it should be like 'boat' but shorter).
Failing to tap the 'r' sound.
Stressing the first syllable instead of the last.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize in texts once the root is known.

نوشتن 3/5

Requires correct case usage (Accusative/Instrumental).

صحبت کردن 2/5

Common enough that it becomes natural quickly.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to hear.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

Dolu Su Bardak Boş Yapmak

بعداً یاد بگیرید

Boşaltmak Tamamlamak Yerleştirmek Hazırlamak Koymak

پیشرفته

İkmal İstiflemek Donatmak Tıkıştırmak Zerk

گرامر لازم

Causative Suffix

Dol-mak (to be full) -> Dol-dur-mak (to fill).

Accusative Case

Bardağı (The glass) dolduruyorum.

Instrumental Case

Suyla (With water) dolduruyorum.

Passive Voice

Form doldur-ul-du (The form was filled).

Imperative Mood

Doldur! (Fill!)

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Bardağı suyla doldur.

Fill the glass with water.

Imperative mood.

Çantamı kitaplarla doldurdum.

I filled my bag with books.

Past tense.

Lütfen çayımı doldur.

Please fill my tea.

Request with 'Lütfen'.

Şişeyi dolduruyor musun?

Are you filling the bottle?

Present continuous question.

Kovayı doldurma.

Don't fill the bucket.

Negative imperative.

Sütü bardağa doldur.

Fill the milk into the glass.

Dative case for direction.

O, bardağı dolduruyor.

He is filling the glass.

3rd person singular present.

Tabağı yemekle doldurduk.

We filled the plate with food.

1st person plural past.

Bu formu doldurmanız lazım.

You need to fill out this form.

Necessitative construction.

Depoyu tam dolduralım mı?

Shall we fill the tank completely?

Optative mood (1st person plural).

Oğlum beş yaşını doldurdu.

My son completed five years (is 5).

Idiomatic use for age.

Boşlukları uygun kelimelerle doldurunuz.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

Formal imperative.

Valizi çok doldurma, ağır olur.

Don't fill the suitcase too much, it will be heavy.

Warning/Advice.

Kalemimin mürekkebini doldurdum.

I filled my pen's ink.

Possessive + Accusative.

Havuzu suyla doldurmak uzun sürdü.

Filling the pool with water took a long time.

Infinitive as subject.

Cebini parayla doldurdu.

He filled his pocket with money.

Instrumental case (-la).

Boş zamanlarımı piyano çalarak dolduruyorum.

I fill my free time by playing the piano.

Adverbial clause with -arak.

Beni ona karşı kim doldurdu?

Who provoked me against him?

Figurative/Idiomatic use.

Doldurulması gereken birçok evrak var.

There are many documents that need to be filled.

Passive participle.

Seyirciler salonu tamamen doldurmuştu.

The audience had completely filled the hall.

Pluperfect tense.

Bu iş pozisyonunu kim dolduracak?

Who will fill this job position?

Future tense (metaphorical).

Yüreğimi büyük bir sevinç doldurdu.

A great joy filled my heart.

Metaphorical use.

Anketi dolduranlara hediye verilecek.

Gifts will be given to those who fill out the survey.

Subject participle (-an).

Onu yanlış bilgilerle doldurmuşlar.

They filled him with wrong information (misled him).

Reported past tense (-mış).

Kotayı doldurduğumuz için internet yavaşladı.

The internet slowed down because we filled (exceeded) the quota.

Causal clause with -dığı için.

Bu boşluğu doldurmak hiç de kolay olmayacak.

Filling this gap will not be easy at all.

Emphatic negation.

Yazar, kitabını ilginç anektodlarla doldurmuş.

The author filled his book with interesting anecdotes.

Narrative past.

Evi yeni mobilyalarla doldurmaya karar verdik.

We decided to fill the house with new furniture.

Dative infinitive (decision).

Gözleri yaşlarla doldu ama ağlamadı.

Her eyes filled with tears but she didn't cry.

Contrastive conjunction 'ama'.

Müfettiş, raporun her satırını titizlikle doldurdu.

The inspector filled every line of the report meticulously.

Adverb of manner.

Sessizliği doldurmak için bir şarkı mırıldandı.

He hummed a song to fill the silence.

Infinitive of purpose.

Halk, meydanı hıncahınç doldurdu.

The people filled the square to capacity.

Intensive adverb 'hıncahınç'.

Makaleyi gereksiz ayrıntılarla doldurmamalısın.

You shouldn't fill the article with unnecessary details.

Negative necessity (-mamalısın).

Firma, piyasadaki bu açığı doldurmayı hedefliyor.

The firm aims to fill this gap in the market.

Business terminology.

Onun gidişiyle oluşan boşluğu kimse dolduramaz.

No one can fill the void created by his departure.

Negative potential (-amaz).

Sanatçı, sahneyi devasa heykellerle doldurmuştu.

The artist had filled the stage with giant sculptures.

Artistic context.

Zamanını verimli işlerle doldurmak bir sanattır.

Filling one's time with productive tasks is an art.

Abstract philosophical statement.

Bu belgeyi doldurtmak için saatlerce bekledim.

I waited for hours to have this document filled out.

Double causative (doldur-t-mak).

Gelecek nesillerin zihnini bilgiyle doldurmalıyız.

We must fill the minds of future generations with knowledge.

Pedagogical context.

Olayın detayları zihnimi doldurmaya devam ediyor.

The details of the event continue to fill my mind.

Continuous aspect.

Varlığıyla hayatımdaki tüm eksiklikleri doldurdu.

With their presence, they filled all the deficiencies in my life.

Deeply emotional/Poetic.

Şair, mısralarını hüzünle doldurarak okuyucuyu etkiler.

The poet influences the reader by filling his verses with sadness.

Literary analysis.

Külliyatı dolduran binlerce sayfa titiz bir çalışmanın ürünüdür.

The thousands of pages filling the complete works are the product of meticulous study.

Academic/Formal.

Siyasi söylemlerini hamasetle doldurarak kitleleri coşturdu.

He excited the masses by filling his political discourse with heroic rhetoric.

Political analysis.

Bu boşluğu ancak senin gibi liyakat sahibi biri doldurabilir.

Only someone with merit like you can fill this gap.

Formal/Professional.

Tarih, bu tür hatalarla doldurulmuş bir tekerrürden ibarettir.

History is merely a repetition filled with such mistakes.

Philosophical/Historical.

Mekânı dolduran o mistik hava herkesi büyüledi.

The mystical atmosphere filling the place enchanted everyone.

Evocative description.

Kendi iç boşluğunu doldurmak için sürekli tüketiyordu.

He was constantly consuming to fill his own inner void.

Psychological insight.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Form doldurmak

Bardak doldurmak

Depo doldurmak

Yaşını doldurmak

Boşluk doldurmak

Kova doldurmak

Cebini doldurmak

Mermi doldurmak

Mürekkep doldurmak

Çuval doldurmak

عبارات رایج

Ağzına kadar doldurmak

— To fill to the brim.

Bardağı ağzına kadar doldurdu.

Yerini doldurmak

— To fill someone's place or shoes.

Onun yerini kimse dolduramaz.

İçini doldurmak

— To fill the inside (literal or metaphorical).

Biberlerin içini doldurdu.

Hınca hınç doldurmak

— To fill to overcapacity (crowds).

Taraftarlar stadı hınca hınç doldurdu.

Vaktini doldurmak

— To serve one's time or complete a period.

Askerlik vaktini doldurdu.

Kotayı doldurmak

— To reach a limit or quota.

Bu ayki kotayı doldurduk.

Gözü dolmak

— To have eyes fill with tears (passive-related).

Haberi duyunca gözleri doldu.

Kulağını doldurmak

— To influence someone by talking constantly.

Annesinin kulağını yalanlarla doldurmuş.

Meydanı doldurmak

— To gather in large numbers in a square.

Miting için meydanı doldurdular.

Defteri doldurmak

— To fill up a notebook with writing.

İki günde koca defteri doldurdu.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

doldurmak vs Dolmak

Dolmak is 'to become full' (intransitive), whereas doldurmak is 'to fill' (transitive).

doldurmak vs Tamamlamak

Tamamlamak is to complete a task, while doldurmak is specifically about volume/capacity.

doldurmak vs Koymak

Koymak means 'to put'. You put water into a glass, but you fill the glass.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Birini doldurmak"

— To incite or provoke someone against another person.

Onu bana karşı doldurmuşlar.

Informal

"Cebini doldurmak"

— To make a lot of money, often dishonestly.

Halk fakirleşirken o cebini dolduruyor.

Critical

"Çile doldurmak"

— To suffer through a long and difficult period.

Hapiste on yıl çile doldurdu.

Literary/Emotional

"Göz doldurmak"

— To be very impressive or satisfying to watch.

Yeni oyuncu performansıyla göz doldurdu.

Formal/Sports

"Kulağına kar suyu kaçırmak"

— Though not using 'doldurmak', it relates to filling an ear with worry.

Kulağına kar suyu kaçırdılar bir kere.

Idiomatic

"Boşluğu doldurmak"

— To provide something that was missing.

Bu kitap büyük bir boşluğu dolduruyor.

Neutral

"Barutu doldurmak"

— To be ready to explode with anger (archaic).

Sinirden barutu doldurmuş bekliyor.

Old-fashioned

"Gönül doldurmak"

— To satisfy the heart or soul.

Bu manzara gönül dolduruyor.

Poetic

"Sayfalar doldurmak"

— To write extensively about a topic.

Bu konu hakkında sayfalar doldurulabilir.

Neutral

"Yeri dolmamak"

— To be irreplaceable (lit: their place not being filled).

Onun yeri asla dolmayacak.

Emotional

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

doldurmak vs Şişirmek

Both involve filling something.

Şişirmek is specifically for air/inflation.

Balonu şişir.

doldurmak vs Tıkıştırmak

Both involve putting things inside.

Tıkıştırmak is messy and forceful.

Valize tıkıştırdı.

doldurmak vs Donatmak

Both mean making a space full.

Donatmak is about decoration or equipment.

Odayı donattı.

doldurmak vs Yüklemek

Used for 'loading' digital or physical weight.

Yüklemek is about burden/data, doldurmak is about capacity.

Kamyonu yükledi.

doldurmak vs İstiflemek

Involves filling a space with items.

İstiflemek is about stacking neatly.

Odunları istifledi.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

[Object]-ı doldur.

Suyu doldur.

[Object]-ı [Substance]-la doldur.

Bardağı sütle doldur.

[Time]-ı doldurmak.

Günü çalışarak doldurmak.

[Object]-ın doldurulması.

Formun doldurulması gerekiyor.

[Abstract]-ı doldurmak.

Yüreğini sevgiyle doldurmak.

[Person]-ı [Person]-a karşı doldurmak.

Ali'yi Ayşe'ye karşı doldurdular.

[Space]-ı hıncahınç doldurmak.

Miting alanını hıncahınç doldurdular.

[Age] yaşını doldurmak.

Yirmi yaşını doldurdu.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

Dolgu (filling/stuffing)

Doluluk (fullness)

Dolma (stuffed food)

Doldurma (the act of filling)

فعل‌ها

Dolmak (to become full)

Doldurtmak (to have something filled)

Doluşmak (to fill in crowds)

صفت‌ها

Dolu (full)

Dolgun (plump/full)

مرتبط

Dolduruluş

Doldurum

Dolambaç

Doldurtulmak

Doymak

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely frequent in daily and administrative Turkish.

اشتباهات رایج

Bardak dolduruyor. → Bardak doluyor.
The glass cannot fill itself; it becomes full (dolmak).
Form doldurmak istiyorum. → Formu doldurmak istiyorum.
The specific form needs the Accusative case suffix '-u'.
Bardağa suyla doldur. → Bardağı suyla doldur.
The container should be in the Accusative, not Dative, when using doldurmak.
Telefonu dolduruyorum. → Telefonu şarj ediyorum.
While 'doldurmak' is understood, 'şarj etmek' is the standard for electronics.
Onu sevgi doldurdu. → Onu sevgiyle doldurdu.
You need the Instrumental case '-la/-le' for the substance/emotion used to fill.

نکات

Causative Marker

The '-dur' suffix makes the verb causative. Recognize this pattern in other verbs like 'öl-dür-mek' (to kill/cause to die).

Tea Etiquette

If someone offers to 'doldurmak' your tea, it's a sign of hospitality. Say 'Teşekkürler' if you want more, or put your spoon across the glass if you're done.

Root Mastery

Learning 'dol-' (full) helps you understand 'dolu' (adj), 'dolmak' (v), and 'dolma' (n) all at once.

At the Gas Station

Just say 'Ful doldur' to the attendant to get a full tank of gas.

The 'Doll' Trick

Imagine stuffing a doll. Doll-dur-mak. It's an easy way to remember the sound.

Provocation

Be careful using 'doldurmak' with people, as it usually implies you are making them angry.

Form Filling

On websites, look for the word 'Doldurunuz' next to input fields.

Refills

Practice the phrase 'Bir tane daha doldurabilir misin?' (Can you fill one more?)

News Reports

Listen for this verb when reporters talk about stadium crowds or rally attendance.

Gap Filling

In research, use 'literatürdeki boşluğu doldurmak' to say 'filling the gap in the literature'.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'Doll' being 'Dur' (during) the act of being filled with stuffing. Doll-Dur-Mak.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a giant Turkish tea pot filling a tiny glass until it reaches the very top.

شبکه واژگان

Dolu Dolma Dolgu Dolmak Form Bardak Depo Yaş

چالش

Try to use 'doldurmak' in three different ways today: for a drink, for a form, and for your age.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'tol-' (to be full).

معنای اصلی: To make something full or complete.

Turkic

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful with 'birini doldurmak' as it implies gossip and manipulation.

English speakers use 'fill in' for forms and 'fill up' for tanks. Turkish uses 'doldurmak' for both.

Dolma (The dish) Dolmabahçe Palace (The 'Filled Garden' Palace) Turkish Pop Song: 'Doldur Meyhaneci' (Fill up, Bartender)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Restaurant/Home

Çay doldurmak
Su doldurmak
Bardağı doldurmak
Tabağı doldurmak

Bureaucracy

Form doldurmak
Anket doldurmak
Belge doldurmak
Bilgi doldurmak

Transportation

Depoyu doldurmak
Yakıt doldurmak
Valizi doldurmak
Otobüsü doldurmak

Education

Boşluk doldurmak
Defteri doldurmak
Sınıfı doldurmak
Zihni doldurmak

Emotions

Yüreği doldurmak
Gözü dolmak
Birini doldurmak
Huzurla doldurmak

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Bu formu nasıl dolduracağımı biliyor musun?"

"Boş zamanlarını genellikle neyle doldurursun?"

"Bardağını tekrar doldurmamı ister misin?"

"Hangi yaşını doldurduğunda ehliyet aldın?"

"Bu bavulu bu kadar çok şeyle nasıl doldurdun?"

موضوعات نگارش

Bugün vaktini hangi aktivitelerle doldurdun? Detaylıca yaz.

Hayatındaki duygusal boşlukları neyle doldurursun?

Gelecekte hangi hedefleri gerçekleştirerek hayatını doldurmak istersin?

Bir formu doldururken yaşadığın en ilginç bürokratik anıyı anlat.

Evinin her odasını ne tür eşyalarla doldurmak hayalindir?

سوالات متداول

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Yes, you can say 'Bataryayı doldurmak', but 'Şarj etmek' is much more common for electronics.

Simply use 'Formu doldurmak'. Turkish doesn't need a separate word for 'out'.

Doldurmak is active (I fill the glass). Dolmak is passive/state (The glass fills up).

Yes, 'birini doldurmak' is an idiom meaning to turn someone against another person.

You say the age you have finished. '18 yaşımı doldurdum' means you are now 18 and a bit.

Yes, especially for 'dolma'. You 'doldurmak' the peppers with rice.

Yes, 'sessizliği doldurmak' (to fill the silence) is a common phrase.

In very formal contexts, 'ikmal etmek' or 'tamamlamak' might be used, but 'doldurmak' is acceptable everywhere.

The object being filled takes the Accusative case (-ı, -i, -u, -ü).

Yes, 'sevgiyle doldurmak' is a very common poetic expression.

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