Yutkunma

Yutkunma is a Turkish noun that denotes the act of swallowing. It is formed from the verb yutkunmak, which means to swallow, with the noun suffix -ma, yielding a term used to describe the process of swallowing as a whole.

In everyday Turkish, yutkunma refers to the physical action of swallowing food, liquid, or saliva. The word appears in medical and clinical contexts as well, where it is related to discussions of the swallowing mechanism and related conditions. For example, phrases such as yutkunmada güçlük (difficulty swallowing) or yutkunma refleksi (the swallowing reflex) are used to describe normal physiology or pathological states.

Etymology and usage notes

- Language: Turkish

- Core meaning: the act or process of swallowing

- Related terms: yutkunmak (to swallow), yutkunma güçlüğü (swallowing difficulty), disfaji (medical term for dysphagia in some Turkish texts)

In cultural and literary contexts, yutkunma can be used metaphorically to convey hesitation or restraint, as in moments of suspense or emotional tension where speech is momentarily paused.

See also

- Swallowing reflex

- Dysphagia

- Turkish language and grammar