Keltirmek

"Keltirmek" is a Turkish verb meaning "to put" or "to place." It is commonly used in everyday speech to describe the action of positioning an object in a specific location or condition. The verb is versatile and can be conjugated across various tenses and moods to fit different contexts.

The word originates from the Proto-Turkic root *kelt-, which also appears in other Turkic languages, such as "qoymaq" in Kazakh and "qoymoq" in Uzbek, both meaning "to put" or "to place." In modern Turkish, "keltirmek" is often used in conjunction with prepositions like *için* ("for"), *üzerine* ("onto"), or *altına* ("under") to specify where something is being placed.

For example, "bir şeyi masanın üzerine keltirmek" translates to "placing something onto the table." The verb can also be used reflexively, as in "kendini oturmak için sandalyeye keltirmek," meaning "to sit down by placing oneself on the chair."

"Keltirmek" is distinct from similar verbs like "konmak," which means "to sit" or "to stand," and "yerleştirmek," which implies a more deliberate or structured placement. While "keltirmek" is widely understood, regional dialects may introduce slight variations in usage or pronunciation. It remains a fundamental part of Turkish verbal vocabulary, reflecting its practical and functional nature in communication.