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.

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