yüzdürmek

Yüzdürmek is a Turkish verb that translates to "to float" or "to make something float" in English. It describes the action of an object or person remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking. The verb can be used in a literal sense, such as a boat yüzdürmek on the sea, or figuratively, to mean to keep something afloat financially or emotionally.

The root of the word is "yüzmek," meaning "to swim." Yüzdürmek is the causative form of this verb, indicating that someone or something is causing the floating to happen. For example, one might say "gemi denizde yüzdürüyor" (the ship is floating on the sea) or "çocuğu suda yüzdürdüm" (I made the child float in the water).

In a figurative context, "yüzdürmek" can refer to supporting someone or something to prevent it from failing. For instance, a business that is struggling financially might be kept afloat by external investment, and this could be described as "şirketi yüzdürüyorlar" (they are keeping the company afloat). Similarly, it can be used to describe encouraging someone or keeping their spirits up.

The concept of yüzdürmek is fundamental to understanding buoyancy and fluid dynamics in Turkish. It is a versatile verb used in various everyday contexts, from describing simple physical phenomena to more abstract situations of support and sustenance.