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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.

başvurmak 30 सेकंड में

  • 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?

रोचक तथ्य

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).

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /baʃ.vuɾ.mak/
US /bɑʃ.vuɾ.mɑk/
The primary stress is on the last syllable: baş-vur-MAK.
तुकबंदी
durmak kurmak vurmak savurmak kavurmak oturmak uyurmak duyurmak
आम गलतियाँ
  • 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.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

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

लिखना 4/5

Requires correct dative case and spelling of compound verb.

बोलना 3/5

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

श्रवण 3/5

Clearly pronounced, usually found at the end of sentences.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

baş vurmak okul için

आगे सीखें

müracaat danışmak dilekçe kabul red

उन्नत

tahkim itiraz temyiz yürütmeyi durdurma

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

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)

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Okula başvurdum.

I applied to the school.

Okul + a (dative case).

2

Bankaya başvur.

Apply to the bank.

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

3

İşe başvuruyor.

He/she is applying for a job.

İş + e (dative case).

4

Kurs için başvur.

Apply for the course.

Use 'için' to specify the reason.

5

Oraya başvurduk mu?

Did we apply there?

Oray + a (dative case).

6

Bugün başvuracağım.

I will apply today.

Future tense suffix -acak.

7

Lütfen buraya başvurun.

Please apply here.

Imperative plural/formal.

8

Kim başvurdu?

Who applied?

Simple past tense.

1

Vize için konsolosluğa başvurduk.

We applied to the consulate for a visa.

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

2

Yeni bir pasaport için başvurdum.

I applied for a new passport.

Simple past tense.

3

Kütüphane kartı için nereye başvurmalıyım?

Where should I apply for a library card?

Necessitative mood -malı.

4

Online başvurmak çok kolay.

Applying online is very easy.

Infinitive form used as a noun.

5

Dün işe başvurdun mu?

Did you apply for the job yesterday?

Question particle 'mu'.

6

Burs almak için vakfa başvurdular.

They applied to the foundation to get a scholarship.

Vakıf + a (vowel drop: vakfa).

7

Hangi şirkete başvuracaksın?

Which company will you apply to?

Future tense question.

8

Geçen hafta başvurduk.

We applied last week.

Past tense plural.

1

Bilgi edinmek için bu kitaba başvurabilirsiniz.

You can refer to this book to get information.

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

2

Sorunu çözmek için polise başvurduk.

We applied to the police to solve the problem.

Polis + e (dative case).

3

Üniversiteye başvurmak için son gün yarın.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to the university.

Infinitive + için.

4

Hangi kaynaklara başvurdunuz?

Which sources did you refer to?

Plural dative: Kaynaklar + a.

5

İş başvurusu için özgeçmişinizi gönderin.

Send your CV for the job application.

Başvuru (noun) used in a compound.

6

Yardım için belediyeye başvurmalısınız.

You must apply to the municipality for help.

Belediye + ye (buffer y).

7

O, her zaman sözlüğe başvurur.

He/she always refers to the dictionary.

Aorist tense for habits.

8

Başvurmadan önce belgeleri kontrol edin.

Check the documents before applying.

-madan önce (before doing).

1

Haksızlık karşısında mahkemeye başvurmaya karar verdi.

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

Verbal noun in dative: başvurma + ya.

2

Çaresiz kalınca bu yönteme başvurdular.

They resorted to this method when they became desperate.

-ınca (when/upon).

3

Yazar, eserinde sıkça metaforlara başvurmuş.

The author frequently resorted to metaphors in his work.

Reported past tense -miş.

4

Şiddete başvurmak hiçbir sorunu çözmez.

Resorting to violence solves no problems.

Subject of the sentence.

5

Daha fazla bilgi için kullanım kılavuzuna başvurunuz.

Refer to the user manual for more information.

Formal imperative -unuz.

6

Adaylar, mülakata girmek için online sisteme başvurmalıdır.

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

Necessitative mood.

7

Karara itiraz etmek için üst mahkemeye başvurdu.

He applied to the higher court to appeal the decision.

Purpose clause with -mak için.

8

Eski kayıtlara başvurarak gerçeği öğrendik.

We learned the truth by referring to old records.

Adverbial -arak (by doing).

1

Hükümet, ekonomik krizi aşmak için olağanüstü önlemlere başvurdu.

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

Complex subject and object.

2

Bu araştırmada birincil kaynaklara başvurulmuştur.

Primary sources were referred to in this research.

Passive voice: başvur-ul-mak.

3

Diplomatik yollar tükenince askeri güce başvuruldu.

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

Passive past tense.

4

Sanık, savunmasında tanık ifadelerine başvurdu.

The defendant referred to witness statements in his defense.

Locative case for 'defense'.

5

Eleştirmen, şairin geleneksel motiflere başvurmasını övdü.

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

Possessive verbal noun: başvurması + nı.

6

Herhangi bir yan etki görüldüğünde hekime başvurulmalıdır.

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

Passive necessitative.

7

Şirket, iflastan kurtulmak için yapılandırma yoluna başvurdu.

The company resorted to the restructuring path to survive bankruptcy.

Compound noun object.

8

Bilim insanları, verileri doğrulamak için istatistiksel analizlere başvurdular.

Scientists resorted to statistical analyses to verify the data.

Scientific register.

1

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.

2

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).

3

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.

4

Retorik bir etki yaratmak maksadıyla mübalağa sanatına başvurulmuş.

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

Literary analysis terms.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

işe başvurmak
üniversiteye başvurmak
sözlüğe başvurmak
mahkemeye başvurmak
şiddete başvurmak
yasal yollara başvurmak
doktora başvurmak
kaynağa başvurmak
online başvurmak
son çare olarak başvurmak

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"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

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

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.

Bilgisayar kullanıyor.

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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वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

[Noun]+e başvur.

İşe başvur.

A2

[Noun]+e başvurdum.

Bankaya başvurdum.

B1

[Reason] için [Noun]+e başvurmak.

Burs için vakfa başvurmak.

B1

[Source]+e başvurmak.

Sözlüğe başvurmak.

B2

[Action] için [Noun]+e başvurulmalı.

Yardım için polise başvurulmalı.

B2

[Method]+e başvurmak.

Zora başvurmak.

C1

[Abstract Noun]+e başvurarak [Result].

Yasal yollara başvurarak hakkını aradı.

C2

[Formal Body]+e bireysel başvuru.

Anayasa Mahkemesi'ne bireysel başvuru.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

başvuru (application)
başvurucu (applicant - rare)
başvurulma (the state of being applied)

क्रिया

başvurulmak (to be applied - passive)

विशेषण

başvurulabilir (applicable)
başvurulamaz (inapplicable)

संबंधित

baş (head)
vurmak (to hit)
başvuru formu
başvuru tarihi
müracaat

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high in professional, academic, and legal contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • 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'.

सुझाव

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.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

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

दृश्य संबंध

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

चैलेंज

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

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

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

Turkic

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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'.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

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

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Hangi işlere başvurdun?"

"Üniversiteye başvurmak için ne gerekiyor?"

"Vize almak için nereye başvurmalıyım?"

"Hiç mahkemeye başvurmak zorunda kaldın mı?"

"Sözlüğe ne sıklıkla başvurursun?"

डायरी विषय

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?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

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'.

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

writing

Write a sentence: 'I applied to the university yesterday.'

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writing

Write a sentence: 'You must apply to the bank for a credit card.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'We will refer to the dictionary for the meaning of the word.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'He decided to resort to legal means.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Please fill out the application form.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Which sources did you refer to in your research?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Resorting to violence is never a solution.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'I applied to three different companies.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'You can apply online.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'The application period ends tomorrow.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'I will apply to the consulate for a visa.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'He resorted to lies to save himself.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Refer to the user manual for more information.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'We applied to the police for help.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Did you apply for the scholarship?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'I am currently applying for a master's degree.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'The author resorted to irony in the book.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Primary sources were referred to in this study.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'Where should I apply for a passport?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'I applied to the municipality for the permit.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I will apply for a job today.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'You should refer to the dictionary.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'We applied to the university.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Where can I apply for a visa?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I applied online.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'He resorted to legal means.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Don't resort to violence.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I need to consult a doctor.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Did you fill out the application form?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'We must refer to primary sources.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'The application period is over.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I applied to three different places.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'You can apply at the municipality.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Which method did you resort to?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I will apply for a scholarship next year.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Please apply to the relevant authority.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'He is applying for a new passport.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'I refer to this book often.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'We applied for help.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'They resorted to trickery.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the target: 'Bankaya kredi için başvurdum.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the tense: 'Yarın işe başvuracağım.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the source: 'Anlamı için sözlüğe başvurdum.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the action: 'Mahkemeye başvurmaya karar verdik.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen and identify the mood: 'Polise başvurmalısın.'

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Başvuru formunu doldurun.' What should you do?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Vize başvurusu reddedildi.' What happened to the application?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Doktora başvurmakta fayda var.' Is it a good idea to see a doctor?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Hemen başvur butonu nerede?' What are they looking for?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Şiddete başvurmak çözüm değil.' What is not a solution?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Üniversiteye başvurdun mu?' Is it a question?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Burs için vakfa başvurduk.' Where did they apply?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Online başvuru süresi bitti.' Can you still apply online?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Yasal yollara başvuracağız.' What are they going to do?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Hangi kaynaklara başvurdunuz?' What is the speaker asking?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

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