mecbur kalmak
to have to; to be obliged
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/medʒˈbuɾ kalˈmak/
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Cultural Note
This phrase often appears when explaining oneself politely after inconvenience or delay.
📝 Example Sentences
Erken ayrılmak zorunda kaldım, kusura bakma.
I had to leave early, forgive me.
Trafik yüzünden geç kalmaya mecbur kaldık.
Because of traffic, we ended up having to be late.