yürü

Yürü is a Turkish verb in the imperative mood meaning "walk" or "keep walking." It is the second-person singular imperative form of yürümek, the verb that means "to walk." In ordinary speech it is used to tell one person to start walking, to proceed along a path, or to hurry along a route. The form used for addressing more than one person or for polite/formal address is yürüyün.

In practical use, yürü functions as a direct command or encouragement. It can appear as a simple imperative, as in Yürü! (Walk! or Go ahead.), or in phrases that emphasize speed or progress, such as Hızlı yürü! (Walk quickly!). It is common in everyday conversation, road directions, and informal settings, and it also appears in literature and media as a succinct exhortation.

Orthographically, yürü contains two instances of the vowel ü, a front rounded vowel characteristic of Turkish phonology, and the consonant r is tapped in common pronunciation. The stem yürü- is derived from the infinitive yürümek, with the imperative suffix added for the second person singular form.

Etymology and related forms: yürü comes from the Turkish verb yürümek, formed with the stem yürü- plus the infinitive suffix -mek. Related forms include yürüyün (plural or formal/ polite imperative) and yürümek (to walk). The word is widely recognized across Turkish-speaking communities and constitutes a basic verb used in daily interaction.

Notes: Turkish imperatives vary by person and formality; yürü is informal singular. Negative imperatives and other mood forms are built using different suffixes or constructions.