Ölüyordum

"Ölüyordum" is a Turkish phrase that directly translates to "I was dying" or "I was being killed" in English. The word "ölüyordum" is the first-person singular past continuous tense of the verb "ölmek," which means "to die."

The phrase can be used literally to describe a near-death experience or a situation where someone felt they were about to die. For example, someone might say "Ölüyordum, neyse ki zamanında yetişti" which translates to "I was dying, luckily they arrived in time."

Beyond its literal meaning, "ölüyordum" is also frequently used in a hyperbolic or figurative sense to express extreme discomfort, exhaustion, or an overwhelming feeling. In this context, it signifies a state of being overwhelmed or suffering intensely, rather than an actual threat to life. For instance, a person experiencing extreme heat might exclaim, "Bu sıcakta ölüyordum" meaning "I was dying in this heat." Similarly, someone facing a very difficult task or a highly embarrassing situation might use the phrase to convey the severity of their emotional distress. The context in which "ölüyordum" is used is crucial for understanding whether it refers to a literal danger or a figurative expression of extreme feeling.