tutma

Tutma is a Turkish noun formed from the verb tut- meaning to hold. The term denotes the act of holding or gripping something, as well as the state of being held or retained, and it can be used in both physical and figurative senses. In everyday language, tutma may refer to a grip on an object or to the retention of a position or thing in place, and it can also be used to express keeping or grasping an idea or rule in one’s mind.

Etymology: The word is built with the nominalizing suffix -ma, a common Turkish pattern that turns verbs into nouns representing actions or results.

Usage: In Turkish, tutma functions as a noun for the act of holding, as well as for the mechanism or condition that keeps something in place, such as a securing hold or grip. It can also describe more abstract forms of holding, like retaining an idea, memory, or principle.

Related terms: The related verb tutmak means “to hold” or “to keep.” The adjective or noun tutucu can describe a device or element that holds or secures something.

Notes: The exact sense of tutma can vary by context and field. In technical or specialized language, other terms may be preferred to denote specific kinds of grip, hold, or retention.

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