rica etmek

to request politely; to ask as a favor

Beginner Verb

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Pronunciation

/ɾidʒa etˈmek/

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Cultural Note

Using 'rica etmek' softens requests and is common in both formal and everyday speech.

📝 Example Sentences

Senden küçük bir şey rica edeceğim.

I am going to ask a small favor of you.

Öğretmenden biraz daha yavaş konuşmasını rica ettim.

I politely asked the teacher to speak a bit more slowly.

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