gönül kırmak
to hurt someone's feelings deeply
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɟøˈnyl kɯɾˈmak/
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Cultural Note
Using gönül for feelings emphasizes emotional delicacy and relational harmony.
📝 Example Sentences
Şaka yaptı ama fark etmeden gönül kırdı.
He made a joke but hurt someone's feelings without realizing it.
Benim gönlümü kırmak istemediğini biliyorum.
I know you did not mean to hurt my feelings.