içmemek

içmemek is a Turkish verb that translates to "not to drink." It is the negative form of the verb içmek, which means "to drink." The suffix -me/-ma is a common negative suffix in Turkish, and the verb stem is iç. Therefore, içmemek literally means "to not drink."

The verb can be used in various contexts to express the refusal, inability, or lack of necessity to consume a beverage. For example, one might say "Ben kahve içmemek istiyorum" (I do not want to drink coffee), indicating a personal preference. Alternatively, "Sigara içmemek sağlığınız için önemlidir" (Not smoking is important for your health) uses the verb in a more general, advisory sense, though in this specific case, the verb 'içmek' is used for smoking, not literal drinking. When referring to alcoholic beverages, "Alkol içmemek en doğru karar" (Not drinking alcohol is the right decision) is a common sentiment.

The grammatical structure involving içmemek can vary depending on the tense and mood. For instance, in the present continuous negative, it would be içmiyorum (I am not drinking). In the past tense negative, it would be içmedim (I did not drink). The verb can also be used in infinitive forms or as part of more complex sentence structures. Understanding the base verb içmek and the negative suffix -me/-ma is key to comprehending the usage of içmemek.