gönlü olmak
to be willing; to have one's heart in it
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɟønˈly oɫˈmak/
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Cultural Note
In Turkish, desire is often framed through gönül, the heart or inner inclination, rather than just wanting.
📝 Example Sentences
Onun da bu geziye gönlü varmış.
It turns out she also wanted to join this trip.
İstersen gelirim ama pek gönlüm yok.
I can come if you want, but my heart is not really in it.