Tekrar

Tekrar is a Turkish word meaning repetition or again. As a noun it denotes the action or instance of doing something again; as an adverb it can indicate that something occurs again. In Turkish, related forms include tekrarlamak (to repeat), tekrarlama (repetition), and tekrarlı (repetitive). The word appears in a wide range of contexts, from everyday speech to technical language. For example, “Lütfen kelimeleri tekrar edin” means “Please repeat the words,” and “Bu durumun tekrarı tehlikelidir” means “The recurrence of this situation is dangerous.” In broadcasting, “tekrar yayın” refers to a rerun. In education and psychology, repetition is a common study technique, described with tekrarlama or tekrar etme to denote repeating material for memory.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Tekrar derives from the Arabic takrār, meaning repetition, with Turkish adaptation through historical contact with Ottoman Turkish and Persian. The word is a standard part of modern Turkish vocabulary and features in both formal and informal registers.

Usage and related terms: The core meaning centers on repetition or doing something again. Related verbs and nouns include tekrarlamak (to repeat), tekrarlama (repetition), and tekrarlı (repetitive). In many contexts, synonyms such as yeniden (again, anew) are used, though yeniden emphasizes renewal rather than mere repetition.

See also and translations: In English, comparable terms are repetition and redo; in Turkish usage, tekrâr may appear in older spellings or formal prose, while modern Turkish standardizes as tekrar.