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B1 verb 8 min read

indirmek

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips indirmek in 30 Seconds

Explanation indirmek in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should focus on the most literal and physical meaning of 'indirmek': to take something down. Imagine you are in a supermarket and you can't reach a box on the top shelf. You might ask someone to 'indirmek' it for you. Or, if you are carrying a heavy bag and want to put it on the floor, you are 'indirmek'-ing that bag. At this stage, just remember it as the opposite of 'kaldırmak' (to lift/raise). You will also see it on simple websites as a button for 'İndir' (Download), which is a good way to memorize its modern usage early on.

By A2, you will start using 'indirmek' in the context of transportation and technology. You should be able to ask a taxi driver to drop you off using 'Beni burada indirebilir misiniz?' (Can you drop me off here?). You will also use it to talk about your daily digital habits, such as 'Müzik indiriyorum' (I am downloading music) or 'Bir uygulama indirdim' (I downloaded an app). You are beginning to see that this verb requires an object (the thing you are lowering or downloading).

At the B1 level, you learn to use 'indirmek' in more varied social and commercial contexts. This includes bargaining for prices ('Fiyatı biraz indirebilir misiniz?') and understanding idiomatic uses like 'mideye indirmek' (to wolf down food). You should also be comfortable with the causative nature of the word, understanding that it comes from 'inmek' (to descend). You can use it to describe more complex actions, like lowering a fever or bringing down a curtain in a theater.

At the B2 level, you explore the abstract and metaphorical uses of 'indirmek.' This includes 'hükümeti indirmek' (to bring down a government) or 'darbe indirmek' (to deal a blow). You start to see how it functions in news reports and more formal literature. You also become precise in distinguishing it from similar verbs like 'düşürmek' (to drop/lower) and 'alçaltmak' (to lower height/volume), choosing 'indirmek' when the action involves a deliberate bringing down of an object or a state.

At the C1 level, you master the nuances of 'indirmek' in high-level discourse. You recognize it in classical literature and complex legal or political texts. You understand its role in compound structures and very specific idioms, such as 'kepenk indirmek' (to close down a business permanently). You can use the verb to describe subtle shifts in tone, policy, or physical state with perfect grammatical accuracy, including the correct use of various tenses and moods (like the conditional or the necessity mood).

At the C2 level, 'indirmek' is a tool for stylistic expression. You can use it to create vivid imagery, such as 'gözlerini yere indirmek' (to cast one's eyes down) in a poetic sense. You have a native-like intuition for when 'indirmek' is the most impactful word choice compared to its synonyms. You understand its historical development from Old Turkic and can appreciate its various dialectal or archaic uses if encountered in older texts. Your usage is seamless, whether discussing quantum data downloads or historical revolutions.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

indirmek in 30 Seconds

Primarily means to download digital files or apps.
Used to ask drivers to drop you off (transportation).
Means to lower or take down physical objects from heights.
Commonly used for lowering prices or giving discounts.

The Turkish verb indirmek is a multifaceted powerhouse of the language, functioning far beyond its common digital translation of 'to download.' At its core, it is the causative form of the verb inmek (to go down or descend). Therefore, indirmek literally means 'to cause something to go down' or 'to lower something.' In the modern world, this has naturally extended to the digital realm, where data is 'brought down' from a server to a local device. However, to truly master this word, one must understand its physical, commercial, and social dimensions. Whether you are asking a bus driver to let you off at the next stop, looking for a discount at a bazaar, or helping someone take a heavy suitcase down from an overhead bin, indirmek is the essential verb you will need.

Digital Context: In the context of technology, it refers specifically to downloading files, software, or media. It is the direct equivalent of the English 'to download.' You will see it on every Turkish website and app interface.
Physical Movement: This involves moving an object from a higher position to a lower one. This could be lowering a flag, taking a book off a high shelf, or putting your hand down after raising it in class.
Transportation: When a driver stops to let a passenger out of a vehicle, they are 'indirmek' that passenger. This is a very common usage in daily Turkish life, especially with taxis and minibuses (dolmuş).

Yeni albümü internetten indirmek istiyorum. (I want to download the new album from the internet.)

Furthermore, in the world of commerce, indirmek is used when discussing prices. If a shopkeeper 'lowers' the price for you, they are performing the act of fiyat indirmek. This makes it a key verb for negotiation and shopping. In more abstract or idiomatic senses, it can even refer to consuming food quickly (mideye indirmek) or dealing a blow to someone (yumruk indirmek). The versatility of this verb stems from its basic logic: moving something from a high or 'active' state to a lower or 'settled' state. Understanding this underlying logic helps learners predict its meaning even in unfamiliar contexts, such as 'lowering' a person's fever or 'bringing down' a political regime.

Using indirmek correctly requires attention to the direct object, which almost always takes the accusative case suffix (-ı, -i, -u, -ü). Because indirmek is a transitive verb, you are performing an action upon something. For example, if you are downloading a program, 'program' becomes 'programı.' If you are lowering a curtain, 'perde' becomes 'perdeyi.' This grammatical rule is the backbone of constructing clear sentences with this verb. In the digital age, you will most frequently encounter it in the imperative form on buttons (İndir!) or in the past tense when discussing what you have acquired online.

The Accusative Rule: Dosyayı indirdim. (I downloaded the file.) The '-yı' suffix is essential here because 'file' is the specific object being acted upon.

Şoför bey, beni müsait bir yerde indirebilir misiniz? (Mr. Driver, could you drop me off at a convenient spot?)

In transportation, the usage is slightly different but still follows the transitive logic. You are asking the driver to 'lower' you out of the vehicle. This is the standard polite way to request a stop in a minibus or taxi. Another common sentence pattern involves the dative case (-a/-e) to indicate the destination of the download. For example, 'Bilgisayara indirmek' means to download to the computer. This combination of the accusative for the object and the dative for the destination covers 90% of technical usage. Beyond technology, you might use it in social settings: 'Lütfen sesini biraz indir' (Please lower your voice a bit), though 'alçaltmak' is more common for volume, 'indirmek' is understood in the sense of bringing the intensity down.

Bayrağı akşam olunca indirdiler. (They lowered the flag when it became evening.)

You will encounter indirmek in almost every corner of modern Turkish life. In the digital sphere, it is omnipresent. Every time you use a smartphone in Turkish, you see 'İndirilenler' (Downloads) or 'Uygulamayı İndir' (Download the App). If you work in an office, you'll hear colleagues asking if you've 'downloaded' the latest report or PDF. It is the language of the internet era. However, the word's traditional roots remain equally strong in physical environments. If you are traveling by bus across Turkey, you will hear the word constantly at stops. Passengers will shout 'İnecek var!' (Someone wants to get off), and the driver might respond by saying where he can 'indirmek' (drop off) them safely.

In the Bazaar: When negotiating at a local market, 'indirmek' is the verb of choice for price reductions. 'Biraz daha indirseniz?' (Could you lower it a bit more?) is a classic bargaining phrase.

In news broadcasts, indirmek is used in more serious contexts. You might hear about a military operation to 'bring down' an aircraft (uçak indirmek) or a political move to 'bring down' a government (hükümeti indirmek). It also appears in sports news, particularly in wrestling or combat sports, describing the act of taking an opponent down to the ground. In a domestic setting, parents use it with children: 'Kucağımdan indir beni!' (Put me down from your lap!) or 'O oyuncağı raftan indir' (Take that toy down from the shelf). Its frequency is extremely high because it bridges the gap between ancient physical actions and modern technological ones.

Hackerlar tüm verileri indirmiş. (The hackers have downloaded all the data.)

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with indirmek is confusing it with its root verb, inmek. While they look similar, their grammatical functions are completely different. Inmek is intransitive (it doesn't take an object); it means 'to descend' or 'to get off.' You say 'Otobüsten indim' (I got off the bus). Indirmek is transitive; it means 'to lower' or 'to drop off.' You say 'Şoför beni indirdi' (The driver dropped me off). Using one for the other is a hallmark of a beginner learner. Another common error is forgetting the accusative case. Since you are always downloading *something*, that 'something' must have the -ı, -i, -u, or -ü suffix if it is a specific item.

The 'Upload' Confusion: Learners often try to use 'indirmek' for both uploading and downloading. Remember: 'indirmek' is strictly *down*. For uploading, use 'yüklemek' (to load/upload).

Another nuance involves the difference between 'indirmek' and 'alçaltmak.' While both can mean 'to lower,' alçaltmak is more specific to height or volume levels, whereas indirmek is more about the action of bringing something down to a surface or completing a download. For example, you 'alçaltmak' the volume of a radio, but you 'indirmek' a box from a shelf. Finally, avoid using 'indirmek' for 'landing' a plane unless you are the pilot or the control tower. While a plane 'iner' (lands), the act of 'landing it' (indirmek) is a specific technical or forced action.

Turkish has several verbs that overlap with indirmek, and choosing the right one depends on the context. If you are talking about prices, ucuzlatmak (to make cheaper) is a synonym, but indirim yapmak (to make a discount) is more common in retail. If you are talking about physical height, alçaltmak is the primary alternative. For the digital world, yüklemek is the opposite (to upload), but sometimes people use 'yüklemek' to mean 'install' (kurmak) or even 'download' in very informal speech, though 'indirmek' is the precise term.

Indirmek vs. Alçaltmak: 'Indirmek' implies bringing something all the way down or to a specific lower point. 'Alçaltmak' implies reducing the height or level (like lowering a wall or a voice).
Indirmek vs. Bırakmak: When getting out of a car, you can say 'Beni burada bırakır mısınız?' (Can you leave/drop me here?) or 'Beni burada indirir misiniz?' (Can you let me off here?). 'Indirmek' is slightly more formal for public transport.

In the context of 'bringing down' or 'knocking down,' devirmek (to topple) is a strong alternative, especially for governments or large objects like trees. If you are 'lowering' your expectations, you would use düşürmek (to drop/lower), as in 'beklentileri düşürmek.' Understanding these distinctions allows for more precise expression. For example, while you 'indirmek' a file, you 'kurmak' (install) it. Mixing these up won't prevent understanding, but using 'indirmek' correctly shows a B1-level grasp of Turkish verbal nuances.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Child friendly

Slang

Fun Fact

The word has survived for over a millennium with its core meaning intact, but it seamlessly adopted the modern digital meaning of 'downloading' because the conceptual logic is identical.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /in.diɾ.mek/

US /in.dɪr.mɛk/

The stress is on the last syllable: in-dir-MEK.

Rhymes With

getirmek bitirmek yitirmek yetirmek pişirmek şişirmek geçirmek içirmek

Common Errors

Pronouncing the 'r' too softly like in English; it should be a slight tap.
Confusing the 'i' sounds; both are front, unrounded vowels.
Stress on the first syllable.
Not pronouncing the 'k' at the end clearly.
Mixing it up with 'indirmek' (to lower) and 'inmek' (to descend).

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Commonly seen in digital interfaces and signs.

Writing 3/5

Requires correct use of the accusative case for the object.

Speaking 3/5

Essential for transport and shopping, requires practice with causative suffixes.

Listening 2/5

Clear pronunciation and distinctive 'dir' sound.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

inmek gitmek almak dosya fiyat

Learn Next

bindirmek yüklemek düşürmek alçaltmak indirim

Advanced

indirgemek tepeden tırnağa boyun eğmek teslim etmek

Grammar to Know

Causative Verbs

in-mek (to descend) -> in-dir-mek (to cause to descend).

Accusative Case

Dosya-yı indirdim (I downloaded the file).

Dative Case for Destination

Telefon-a indirdim (I downloaded to the phone).

Ablative Case for Source

İnternet-ten indirdim (I downloaded from the internet).

Compound Verb Structures

İndirim yapmak (To make a discount).

Examples by Level

Lütfen şu kutuyu raftan indir.

Please take that box down from the shelf.

Imperative form of indirmek.

Çantayı yere indirdim.

I put the bag down on the ground.

Past tense (-di).

Elini indir.

Lower your hand.

Direct object 'el' takes the possessive and accusative.

Annem perdeleri indirdi.

My mother lowered the curtains.

Plural object with accusative.

Bu resmi indir.

Download this picture.

Digital usage.

Sepeti aşağıya indir.

Lower the basket down.

Directional adverb 'aşağıya'.

Kedi ağaçtan indi, ama adam onu indirmedi.

The cat came down the tree, but the man didn't bring it down.

Contrast between inmek (intransitive) and indirmek (transitive).

Bayrağı indirdik.

We lowered the flag.

First person plural past tense.

Yeni bir oyun indirmek istiyorum.

I want to download a new game.

Infinitive form with 'istiyorum'.

Şoför bizi okulun önünde indirdi.

The driver dropped us off in front of the school.

Transportation context.

Dosyayı henüz indirmedim.

I haven't downloaded the file yet.

Negative past tense.

Lütfen sesini biraz indirir misin?

Could you lower your voice a bit?

Polite request using aorist question.

Fiyatı ne kadar indirebilirsiniz?

How much can you lower the price?

Bargaining context.

Uygulamayı telefonuna indir.

Download the app to your phone.

Dative case 'telefonuna' (to your phone).

Valizleri arabadan indirdik.

We took the suitcases out of (down from) the car.

Ablative case 'arabadan'.

Yağmur hızını indirdi.

The rain slowed down (lowered its speed).

Metaphorical use for intensity.

Müsait bir yerde beni indirebilir misiniz?

Could you drop me off at a convenient place?

Standard phrase for public transport.

Bütün yemeği bir dakikada mideye indirdi.

He wolfed down all the food in a minute.

Idiom: 'mideye indirmek'.

Mağaza tüm ürünlerde fiyatları indirdi.

The store lowered the prices on all products.

Commercial context.

İnternet yavaş olduğu için filmi indiremiyorum.

I can't download the movie because the internet is slow.

Negative potential form (-emiyorum).

Yolcuları limanda indirdiler.

They dropped the passengers off at the port.

Locative 'limanda'.

Ateşini indirmek için ona ilaç verdik.

We gave him medicine to lower his fever.

Medical context.

Bu programı bilgisayara nasıl indirebilirim?

How can I download this program to the computer?

Question with potential mood.

Yükü kamyondan indirmek uzun sürdü.

It took a long time to unload the cargo from the truck.

Infinitive as a subject.

Hükümeti indirmek için protestolar düzenlediler.

They organized protests to bring down the government.

Political context.

Rakibini tek bir hamlede yere indirdi.

He brought his opponent down to the ground in a single move.

Sports/Combat context.

Şirket, operasyonel maliyetleri indirmeyi hedefliyor.

The company aims to lower operational costs.

Formal business Turkish.

Gümrük vergilerini indirme kararı aldılar.

They decided to lower the customs duties.

Noun compound 'indirme kararı'.

Uçağı güvenli bir şekilde piste indirdi.

He landed the plane safely on the runway.

Aviation context (causative).

Beklentilerini biraz indirmen gerekiyor.

You need to lower your expectations a bit.

Abstract usage.

Yumruğunu masaya sertçe indirdi.

He slammed his fist down on the table hard.

Physical expression of anger.

Yelkenleri indirip fırtınanın geçmesini beklediler.

They lowered the sails and waited for the storm to pass.

Nautical context.

Ekonomik kriz birçok dükkanın kepenk indirmesine sebep oldu.

The economic crisis caused many shops to close down.

Idiom: 'kepenk indirmek' (to close business).

Ona ağır bir darbe indirerek planlarını bozdu.

He foiled his plans by dealing him a heavy blow.

Abstract use of 'darbe indirmek'.

Mahkeme, sanığın cezasını iyi halden indirdi.

The court reduced the defendant's sentence for good behavior.

Legal context: sentence reduction.

Yazar, bu eserinde toplumsal tabuları aşağıya indiriyor.

In this work, the author brings down social taboos.

Literary/Metaphorical context.

Verileri bulut sisteminden yerel sunucuya indirdik.

We downloaded the data from the cloud system to the local server.

Technical/Advanced IT context.

Gözlerini suçluluk duygusuyla yere indirdi.

He cast his eyes down with a sense of guilt.

Poetic/Descriptive usage.

Askeri birlikler, sınırı geçen dronu indirdi.

Military units brought down the drone that crossed the border.

Military context: shooting down.

Enflasyonu tek haneli rakamlara indirmek önceliğimizdir.

Lowering inflation to single digits is our priority.

Macroeconomic context.

Hükümdar, isyancıları dize indirmek için sert önlemler aldı.

The ruler took harsh measures to bring the rebels to their knees.

Idiom: 'dize indirmek' (to bring to knees/subdue).

Sanatçı, fırçasını tuvale her indirişinde yeni bir dünya kuruyor.

With every stroke of his brush on the canvas, the artist builds a new world.

Highly stylistic noun form 'indirişinde'.

Bu hamle, rakip firmanın piyasa değerini hızla aşağı indirdi.

This move rapidly brought down the market value of the rival company.

Advanced financial analysis context.

Gökten inen nuru kalbine indirmek için dua ediyordu.

He was praying to bring the divine light descending from the sky into his heart.

Spiritual/Metaphysical context.

Yasanın bu maddesi, yetkileri yerel yönetimlere indirmeyi amaçlıyor.

This article of the law aims to devolve (lower) powers to local governments.

Political science context: devolution of power.

Kibirli tavırlarını bir kenara bırakıp yelkenleri indirmesi gerekiyor.

He needs to put aside his arrogant attitude and lower his sails (humble himself).

Metaphorical idiom: 'yelkenleri indirmek'.

Operasyonun amacı, terör ağının finansal kaynaklarını indirmekti.

The goal of the operation was to take down the financial resources of the terror network.

Strategic/Security context.

Şair, yıldızları yeryüzüne indiren bir hayal gücüne sahipti.

The poet had an imagination that brought the stars down to earth.

Poetic hyperbole.

Common Collocations

dosya indirmek

fiyat indirmek

yolcu indirmek

uygulama indirmek

bayrak indirmek

mideye indirmek

kepenk indirmek

perde indirmek

darbe indirmek

ateş indirmek

Common Phrases

Beni burada indirir misiniz?

— Standard way to ask a driver to stop and let you out.

Müsait bir yerde beni indirir misiniz?

İndirim yapmak

— To apply a discount.

Bu ayakkabıda indirim yapabilir misiniz?

Hızını indirmek

— To slow down or reduce speed.

Viraja girmeden önce hızını indirdi.

Aşağı indirmek

— To bring something down to a lower floor or level.

Eski mobilyaları aşağı indirdik.

Sesini indirmek

— To lower one's voice.

Lütfen biraz sesini indir, bebek uyuyor.

Gözlerini indirmek

— To look down (often due to shame or modesty).

Utancından gözlerini yere indirdi.

Kepenki indirmek

— To close a shop for the day or permanently.

Saat sekizde kepenki indiriyoruz.

Yelkenleri indirmek

— To lower sails or to give up/humble oneself.

Tartışma büyüyünce yelkenleri indirdi.

Dize indirmek

— To force someone to submit.

Ordu, düşmanı dize indirdi.

Mideye indirmek

— To eat something very quickly.

Bütün pizzayı mideye indirdi.

Often Confused With

indirmek vs inmek

Inmek is 'to go down' (you do it); indirmek is 'to bring down' (you do it to something).

indirmek vs bindirmek

Bindirmek is the opposite; to load or cause to get on.

indirmek vs yüklemek

Yüklemek is to upload; indirmek is to download.

Idioms & Expressions

"mideye indirmek"

— To devour food greedily and quickly.

Açlıktan koca tepsiyi mideye indirdi.

Informal

"kepenk indirmek"

— To go out of business or stop operations.

Fabrika geçen ay kepenk indirdi.

Neutral

"yelkenleri indirmek"

— To back down from an argument or lose one's arrogance.

Hatasını anlayınca yelkenleri indirdi.

Informal

"dize indirmek"

— To defeat someone completely and make them surrender.

Şampiyon, rakibini dize indirdi.

Neutral

"darbe indirmek"

— To deal a significant blow, physically or metaphorically.

Yeni yasa kaçakçılığa büyük bir darbe indirdi.

Neutral

"yumruk indirmek"

— To land a punch.

Aniden masaya bir yumruk indirdi.

Neutral

"perde indirmek"

— To end something (like a show or an era).

Kariyerine bu maçla perde indirdi.

Literary

"aşağı indirmek"

— To humiliate someone (less common than 'aşağılamak').

Onu herkesin içinde aşağı indirdi.

Informal

"ateş indirmek"

— To reduce a fever.

Ilık duş ateşini indirmeye yardımcı oldu.

Neutral

"bindirip indirmek"

— To scold someone severely (lit: to make them get on and off).

Patron işçiyi iyice bir bindirip indirdi.

Slang

Easily Confused

indirmek vs alçaltmak

Both mean 'to lower'.

Alçaltmak is for height/volume; indirmek is for physical displacement or downloading.

Sesini alçalt (lower voice) vs. Kutuyu indir (lower box).

indirmek vs düşürmek

Both mean 'to lower' or 'drop'.

Düşürmek often implies an accidental drop or a reduction in value; indirmek is usually intentional.

Anahtarımı düşürdüm (I dropped my key) vs. Perdeyi indirdim (I lowered the curtain).

indirmek vs çıkarmak

Sometimes confused in transport.

Çıkarmak is to take out or take up; indirmek is to take down or let off.

Eşyaları yukarı çıkardım (I took things up) vs. Eşyaları aşağı indirdim (I took things down).

indirmek vs konmak

Related to landing.

Konmak is used for birds or planes landing themselves; indirmek is used for a pilot landing a plane.

Kuş dala kondu (Bird landed on branch) vs. Pilot uçağı indirdi (Pilot landed the plane).

indirmek vs batırmak

Related to going down.

Batırmak is to sink or ruin; indirmek is to lower.

Gemiyi batırdılar (They sank the ship) vs. Bayrağı indirdiler (They lowered the flag).

Sentence Patterns

Lütfen [Object]-i indir.

Lütfen çantayı indir.

[Object]-i [Place]-a indirmek.

Resmi bilgisayara indirmek.

Beni [Place]-de indirebilir misiniz?

Beni durakta indirebilir misiniz?

[Noun] fiyatını indirmek.

Araba fiyatını indirmek.

[Abstract Noun]-i indirmek.

Maliyetleri indirmek.

[Idiom] indirmek.

Kepenk indirmek.

[Object]-i [Ablative]-ten indirmek.

Buluttan verileri indirmek.

[Metaphor] indirmek.

Yıldızları yere indirmek.

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Extremely high in both spoken and written Turkish.

Common Mistakes

Dosya indim. → Dosyayı indirdim.
Indim means 'I descended'. You need the causative 'indirdim' and the accusative 'dosyayı' to say 'I downloaded the file'.
Beni burada in. → Beni burada indir.
In means 'get off' (imperative). Indir means 'drop me off'.
Müziği internete indirdim. → Müziği internetten indirdim.
You download *from* the internet (-ten), not *to* the internet (-e).
Sesi indirmek. → Sesi alçaltmak.
While 'sesi indirmek' is sometimes understood, 'alçaltmak' is the correct verb for lowering volume.
Fiyat indirim yapmak. → Fiyatta indirim yapmak.
The correct phrase is 'fiyatta indirim yapmak' or simply 'fiyatı indirmek'.

Tips

Causative Logic

Remember the '-dir' suffix. It changes 'inmek' (to go down) into 'indirmek' (to make something go down). This is a key pattern in Turkish verbs.

Button Text

On almost all Turkish websites, the 'Download' button will simply say 'İndir'. This is the imperative form of the verb.

Getting Off

In a minibus, don't wait for a bell. Say 'İnecek var' or 'Müsait bir yerde indirir misiniz' to get the driver's attention.

Bargaining

If a price is too high, try saying 'Biraz indiremez misiniz?' (Can't you lower it a bit?) to start a negotiation.

Object Required

Always specify what you are downloading. 'Indirdim' alone is vague; 'Şarkıyı indirdim' is complete.

Visual Aid

Visualize an arrow pointing down. That arrow is the essence of 'indirmek' in every context.

Politeness

When asking someone to lower something for you, use the '-ebilir misiniz' form to be polite.

Upload vs Download

Never use 'indirmek' for uploading. It will confuse people. Upload is 'yüklemek'.

Fever

To 'lower a fever' is always 'ateş indirmek' in Turkish, a very useful phrase for parents.

Fast Eating

Use 'mideye indirmek' when joking with friends about how fast someone ate their meal.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'IN-DIR-mek'. 'IN' is the direction (into your computer), 'DIR' is the 'director' (you) causing it to happen. You are directing the file to come IN.

Visual Association

Imagine a crane lowering a heavy box from a high skyscraper down to the street. That physical act of lowering is 'indirmek'. Now imagine that box is a file coming from the 'cloud' (high) to your 'desktop' (low).

Word Web

Download Lower Discount Drop off Take down Reduce Land Devour

Challenge

Try to use 'indirmek' in three different contexts today: once for a digital file, once for a physical object, and once for a price or a stop.

Word Origin

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'in-' meaning to go down, with the causative suffix '-dür' (later evolving to -dir).

Original meaning: To cause to descend or to bring down.

Turkic

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities, but when asking a driver to 'indirmek' you, always use the polite '-ebilir misiniz?' form.

English uses 'download' for digital and 'lower/drop off' for physical. Turkish uses one word for both, which shows the logical connection between these actions.

A popular Turkish pop song might mention 'Yelkenleri indirdik' (We lowered the sails/gave up). News headlines often use 'Fiyatlar indi' or 'Zamlar indirildi'. Tech blogs always feature 'En iyi indirme programları' (Best download programs).

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Computing

Dosyayı indir
Uygulamayı indir
İndirme tamamlandı
Hızlı indir

Transport

Beni burada indirin
Yolcu indirme yeri
Burada indirebilir misiniz?
Otobüs indirdi

Shopping

Fiyatı indirin
İndirim var mı?
Etiket fiyatını indirmek
Daha fazla inmez mi?

Home

Raftan indir
Perdeyi indir
Çantayı indir
Kucağından indir

Health

Ateşi indirmek
Şişliği indirmek
Tansiyonu indirmek
Ağrıyı indirmek

Conversation Starters

"Bu dosyayı nasıl indirebilirim?"

"Beni şu köşede indirebilir misiniz?"

"Hangi uygulamaları indirmemi tavsiye edersiniz?"

"Fiyatı biraz daha indirmeniz mümkün mü?"

"Bu ağır kutuyu raftan indirmeme yardım eder misin?"

Journal Prompts

Bugün internetten neler indirdin ve neden?

Bir mağazada fiyat indirmek için hiç pazarlık yaptın mı? Neler oldu?

Hayatında 'yelkenleri indirmek' zorunda kaldığın bir anı anlat.

Bir yolculuk sırasında yanlış yerde indirildiğin oldu mu?

Teknoloji olmasaydı 'indirmek' kelimesini en çok hangi durumda kullanırdın?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

No, it originally means to lower or bring something down. Its use for 'download' is a modern adoption based on the idea of bringing data down from the internet.

The most common and polite way is 'Müsait bir yerde indirebilir misiniz?' which literally means 'Can you drop me off at a convenient place?'

Inmek is intransitive (I get off the bus: Otobüsten indim). Indirmek is transitive (The driver dropped me off: Şoför beni indirdi).

Yes, 'fiyat indirmek' is very common. It means to lower the price or give a discount.

It takes the accusative case (-ı, -i, -u, -ü) for the object that is being lowered or downloaded.

Yes, for uploading you should use 'yüklemek'.

It is an idiom that means to eat something very quickly or greedily, similar to 'to wolf down' in English.

You use the dative case for the phone: 'Telefona indirmek'.

Yes, if you are referring to the pilot's action of landing the aircraft, you say 'Uçağı indirdi'.

It literally means 'to lower the shutters,' but idiomatically it means a business is closing down, either for the day or permanently.