özenmek
to admire and want to imitate; to take pains
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/øzenˈmek/
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Cultural Note
This verb often reflects care, admiration, and attention in everyday social life.
📝 Example Sentences
Kız kardeşi gibi konuşmaya özeniyor.
She tries to speak like her older sister.
Bu sofrayı hazırlarken çok özendim.
I took great care while preparing this table.