görmedim

Görmedim is a Turkish word that translates to "I did not see" in English. It is the first-person singular past tense negative form of the verb "görmek," which means "to see." This word is used in a variety of contexts to express the absence of visual perception of something or someone.

For example, one might say "Dün seni caddede gördüm ama sen beni görmedin" which means "I saw you on the street yesterday but you did not see me." It can also be used to indicate a lack of awareness or understanding, such as "Bu konudan haberim yoktu, görmedim" meaning "I had no knowledge of this matter, I did not see/realize."

The grammatical structure of "görmedim" involves the verb stem "gör-", the past tense suffix "-dü", the negative suffix "-me", and the first-person singular possessive suffix "-m". The vowel harmony rules of Turkish grammar dictate the specific form of the past tense suffix and the negative suffix used.

In spoken Turkish, "görmedim" is a common and essential phrase used in everyday conversation to convey a simple yet significant piece of information about what was or was not perceived. Its directness and clarity make it a versatile word in expressing a lack of visual experience.