çmek

çmek is a Turkish verb meaning "to swim." It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The verb is conjugated according to standard Turkish grammar rules, with prefixes and suffixes indicating tense, person, and mood. For example, the present tense first-person singular form is "yüzüyorum" (I swim), while the past tense third-person plural is "yüzdüler" (they swam).

The act of swimming is a common recreational and athletic activity in Turkey, particularly in coastal regions and during the warmer months. Turkish culture has a long-standing relationship with water, and swimming is often associated with leisure, sport, and even traditional practices. The verb çmek can be used in various contexts, from describing a person's ability to swim to recounting a swimming experience or discussing swimming as a form of exercise.

When discussing swimming in a more general sense, Turkish speakers might also use phrases like "yüzme bilmek" (to know how to swim) or "yüzmeye gitmek" (to go swimming). The verb is fundamental to expressing any action related to moving through water using one's body.