küsmek

to stop speaking out of hurt; to sulk after offense

Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation

/cysˈmek/

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Cultural Note

Küsmek is very common in Turkish for emotional withdrawal after hurt, especially among family members and close friends.

📝 Example Sentences

Bana neden küstün?

Why did you stop speaking to me?

Çocuk gibi küsüp köşeye çekildi.

He sulked like a child and withdrew to the corner.

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