Dönüyordu

Dönüyordu is a Turkish word that translates to "was turning" or "was spinning" in English. It is the past continuous tense of the verb dönmek, which means to turn or spin. The suffix -yor indicates the present continuous tense, and the suffix -du denotes the past tense. Therefore, dönüyordu describes an action that was in progress at a specific point in the past.

This verb form can be used in various contexts. For example, it could describe the movement of an object, such as a wheel dönüyordu (the wheel was spinning) or a dancer, who dönüyordu (was turning). It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation that was changing or evolving. For instance, a person might say hayatım dönüyordu (my life was turning/changing) to express a period of significant personal transformation. The context in which dönüyordu is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action in the past, distinguishing it from a completed action.