Silmek

Silmek is a Turkish verb meaning to erase, wipe, delete, or remove something by cleaning or rubbing. It is used in both physical and abstract senses, including deleting text or data, wiping a surface, or removing traces. In addition to literal cleaning, silmek is often used metaphorically to indicate erasing something from memory or from existence, such as silmek from memory (aklından silmek) or silmek izleri (to erase traces).

Etymology and form: Silmek is a native Turkish verb built on the root sil- with the infinitive suffix -mek. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object in most uses (e.g., dosyayı silmek, lekeleri silmek). The word follows regular Turkish conjugation patterns, with present tense forms like ben silerim, sen silersin, o siler; imperative forms such as Sil!; and past tense forms like sildim, sildin, sildi.

Usage contexts: In computing and information handling, silmek means to delete or remove data, for example dosyayı silmek (to delete the file) or hesap silmek (to delete an account). In cleaning, it refers to wiping a surface, as in camı silmek (to wipe the window) or masayı silmek (to wipe the table). In writing and editing, silmek is used for removing words or errors, such as bir kelimeyi silmek. Figurative uses include silmek izleri (to erase traces) or aklından silmek (to wipe from one’s memory).

Grammar notes: Silmek is transitive and pairs with a direct object in most constructions. Its conjugation is regular, with common forms easily recognizable through standard Turkish verb endings. As with many Turkish verbs, aspect and mood are expressed through suffixes rather than separate auxiliary verbs.