§ What 'Dikmek' Means
- Turkish Word
- dikmek (verb)
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- to sew or to plant
The verb 'dikmek' has two main meanings in Turkish: to sew and to plant. It's a common word, so you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations. Don't worry too much about which meaning to use; the context usually makes it clear.
§ 'Dikmek' for Sewing
When you use 'dikmek' for sewing, it means to join fabric or other materials with stitches. This can be by hand or with a machine.
Annem yeni bir elbise dikti.
- Translation Hint
- My mother sewed a new dress.
Düğmem koptu, onu dikmeliyim.
- Translation Hint
- My button fell off, I need to sew it.
§ 'Dikmek' for Planting
When you use 'dikmek' for planting, it means to put a plant, seed, or tree into the ground so it can grow.
Bahçeye yeni çiçekler diktim.
- Translation Hint
- I planted new flowers in the garden.
Her yıl fidan dikiyoruz.
- Translation Hint
- We plant saplings every year.
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'Dikmek'
While 'dikmek' covers both sewing and planting, there are other words you might encounter. Let's look at them and clarify when to use 'dikmek'.
For Sewing:
'Dikiş yapmak' (to do sewing): This is a more general phrase for the act of sewing, often implying the activity rather than the completion of an item. 'Dikmek' focuses on the act of creating or repairing something specific by sewing.
Hafta sonları dikiş yapmayı severim.
- Translation Hint
- I like doing sewing on weekends.
Here, 'dikiş yapmak' is about the hobby. If you say 'elbise dikmeyi severim', it means 'I like sewing dresses', which is more specific.
'Tadilat yapmak' (to repair, to alter): While 'dikmek' can be used for repairing clothes, 'tadilat yapmak' is a broader term for any kind of repair or alteration. If you're specifically talking about mending something with needle and thread, 'dikmek' is usually more appropriate.
Pantolonumun paçasını dikmem gerekiyor.
- Translation Hint
- I need to sew (hem) my trousers.
In this case, 'dikmek' is perfect because it's a specific sewing action. You could say 'pantolonuma tadilat yapmam gerekiyor' (I need to alter my trousers), which is more general.
For Planting:
'Ekmek' (to sow, to plant seeds): While 'dikmek' is used for planting larger things like saplings or plants with roots, 'ekmek' is specifically for sowing seeds. You 'ekmek' seeds, and you 'dikmek' plants that have already started growing or are larger.
Fasulye tohumları ekiyoruz.
- Translation Hint
- We are sowing bean seeds.
You would say 'fasulye tohumu ekmek' (to sow bean seeds), but if you're putting a small bean plant into the ground, you would use 'dikmek'.
'Yetiştirmek' (to grow, to cultivate): This verb means to grow something over time, focusing on the process of nurturing it. 'Dikmek' is the initial act of putting it in the ground, while 'yetiştirmek' is about the ongoing care.
Domates yetiştiriyoruz.
- Translation Hint
- We are growing tomatoes.
You might 'dikmek' a tomato seedling, and then 'yetiştirmek' the tomato plant until it bears fruit.
So, to summarize, 'dikmek' is a versatile verb. When you're talking about putting pieces of fabric together with thread, or putting a plant (not just a seed) into the ground, 'dikmek' is the word you're looking for. Pay attention to the surrounding words and the overall situation, and you'll easily understand which meaning is intended.
수준별 예문
Annem elbise diker.
My mother sews a dress.
Bahçeye çiçek diktim.
I planted flowers in the garden.
Teyzem perde dikiyor.
My aunt is sewing curtains.
O, ağaç dikmeyi sever.
He likes to plant trees.
Yeni bir düğme dikmeliyim.
I need to sew a new button.
Çocuklar fidan dikiyor.
Children are planting saplings.
Terzi pantolon dikti.
The tailor sewed trousers.
Nereye sebze dikeceğiz?
Where will we plant vegetables?
Annem elbiseyi dikkatlice dikti.
My mother carefully sewed the dress.
Past tense, 'dikti' (sewed).
Bahçemize yeni fidanlar diktik.
We planted new saplings in our garden.
Past tense, 'diktik' (we planted).
Gömleğimin düğmesini dikmem gerekiyor.
I need to sew the button on my shirt.
Necesitative mood, 'dikmem gerekiyor' (I need to sew).
Çiçekleri saksıya dikerken çok keyif aldım.
I enjoyed planting the flowers in the pot.
While doing something, 'dikerken' (while planting).
O, her zaman el işi yapar ve kıyafetlerini kendisi diker.
She always does handicrafts and sews her own clothes.
General present tense, 'diker' (sews).
Bu tarlaya patates dikmeyi planlıyoruz.
We are planning to plant potatoes in this field.
Infinitive with 'meyi planlıyoruz' (we are planning to plant).
Eskiden insanlar kendi elbiselerini dikerdi.
In the past, people used to sew their own clothes.
Past habitual tense, 'dikerdi' (used to sew).
Ağaçları diktikten sonra hemen sulamamız gerekiyor.
After planting the trees, we need to water them immediately.
After doing something, 'diktikten sonra' (after planting).
어휘 가족
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형용사
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문You pronounce 'dikmek' as deek-mek. The 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see', and the 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'.
The main meanings of 'dikmek' are to sew and to plant. It's one of those versatile verbs!
Certainly! Here's an example: Annem elbise dikiyor. (My mother is sewing a dress.)
Of course: Ağaç dikmek istiyorum. (I want to plant a tree.)
For 'I', it's dikiyorum. So, 'I am sewing' or 'I am planting' would be 'Ben dikiyorum'.
Yes, absolutely! You can use 'dikmek' for planting trees, flowers, vegetables, or anything that goes into the ground.
That's a great question! 'Dikmek' usually refers to planting something that already has roots, like a sapling or a flower with a bulb. 'Ekmek' is more for sowing seeds.
Yes, it can! Another less common but still valid meaning is to erect or set up something upright, like a tent or a flag. For example, 'Bayrak dikmek' (to erect a flag).
One common phrase is 'Gözünü dikmek', which literally means 'to plant one's eye' but is used to mean 'to stare intently' or 'to fix one's gaze on something'.
A good way to remember is to think about the action: both sewing and planting involve putting something into a fixed position. You 'fix' a piece of fabric by sewing it, and you 'fix' a plant in the ground by planting it.
셀프 테스트 18 질문
Write a short paragraph about something you would like to plant in a garden, and what you would need to do it.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Bir bahçem olsaydı, oraya rengarenk çiçekler dikmek isterdim. Önce iyi toprak almam, sonra çiçek tohumlarını toprağa dikkatlice yerleştirmem gerekirdi. Her gün onlara su vermeyi unutmazdım.
Imagine you need to sew a button onto a shirt. Describe the steps you would take.
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Sample answer
Gömleğime bir düğme dikmem gerekseydi, ilk olarak uygun bir iplik ve iğne bulurdum. Sonra düğmeyi gömleğe yerleştirip iğne ve iplikle sağlamca dikerdim.
You are helping a friend create a small vegetable garden. Write a short message to them suggesting what vegetables to plant.
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Sample answer
Merhaba! Sebze bahçemiz için ne dikelim diye düşündüm. Bence domates ve salatalık dikmeliyiz. Onlar kolay büyüyor ve çok lezzetli oluyor.
Ayşe ne dikiyor?
Read this passage:
Ayşe, yeni elbisesine yeni bir fermuar dikmek istiyor. Dün akşam terziden yeni fermuarı aldı. Şimdi evde, dikiş makinesiyle fermuarı elbisesine dikkatlice dikiyor. Yeni elbisesi çok güzel olacak.
Ayşe ne dikiyor?
Parçada Ayşe'nin yeni elbisesine fermuar diktiği belirtiliyor.
Parçada Ayşe'nin yeni elbisesine fermuar diktiği belirtiliyor.
Ali'nin annesi her bahar ne yapmayı sever?
Read this passage:
Ali'nin annesi her bahar çiçek dikmeyi çok sever. Bu yıl bahçesine lale ve gül dikmek için sabırsızlanıyor. Çiçekler büyüdüğünde bahçesi çok renkli olacak.
Ali'nin annesi her bahar ne yapmayı sever?
Parçada Ali'nin annesinin her bahar çiçek dikmeyi sevdiği açıkça belirtiliyor.
Parçada Ali'nin annesinin her bahar çiçek dikmeyi sevdiği açıkça belirtiliyor.
Çocuk parkına ne diktiler?
Read this passage:
Mahalledeki çocuk parkına yeni ağaçlar diktiler. Bu ağaçlar büyüdüğünde çocuklara gölge sağlayacak. Park daha yeşil ve güzel görünecek.
Çocuk parkına ne diktiler?
Metinde 'çocuk parkına yeni ağaçlar diktiler' ifadesi geçiyor.
Metinde 'çocuk parkına yeni ağaçlar diktiler' ifadesi geçiyor.
This sentence means 'My mother sewed a shirt.' The typical Turkish sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
This sentence means 'We planted a new tree.' 'Yeni' (new) modifies 'bir ağaç' (a tree), and the verb 'diktik' (we planted) comes at the end.
This sentence means 'We should plant flowers in the garden.' 'Bahçeye' (to the garden) indicates location, 'çiçek' (flowers) is the object, and 'dikmeliyiz' (we should plant) is the verb.
Annem, yeni bir elbise ___ için kumaş aldı.
The infinitive 'dikmek' (to sew) is needed here to express the purpose of buying fabric.
Bahçıvan, bahçeye yeni fideler ___.
The past tense 'dikti' (planted) is appropriate for an action already completed by the gardener.
Bu gömleği daha önce hiç ___ miydin?
The past participle 'dikmiş' (had sewn) is used with 'miydin' to ask if someone had sewn something before.
Çocuklar, okula giderken yol kenarına ağaç ___.
The past tense 'dikti' (planted) is needed here to describe the action of children planting trees. The options are tricky as 'diktiler' (they planted) is also past tense, but in this context, 'dikti' implying a general action by the children is suitable.
Eski pantolonumu atmak yerine, onu tamir edip tekrar ___.
The future tense 'dikeceğim' (I will sew) is used to express an intention to sew in the future.
Anneannem her zaman kendi kıyafetlerini ___.
The simple present tense 'diker' (sews) is used to describe a habitual action.
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관련 콘텐츠
daily_life 관련 단어
acaba
A2I wonder, used to express curiosity or doubt
acıkmak
A2to become hungry
ad
A1name
adeta
B1almost, as if, practically
adres
A1Address
aksilik
B1mishap, setback, or bad luck
akış
B1Flow, stream, or course of events
akşam
A1evening
akşamüstü
B1Late afternoon or early evening
almak
A1to take, to buy
