bakma

bakma

The Turkish word "bakma" means "looking" or "to look" (noun form).

Here, 'bakma' is used to refer to the physical act of looking at something.

Kalem yerine deftere bakma.

Don't look at the notebook instead of the pen.

In this sentence, 'bakma' is used metaphorically to mean not paying attention or consideration to someone's words.

Onun söylediklerine bakma, yalan söylüyor.

Don't pay attention to what he says, he is lying.

Here, 'bakma' emphasizes not concentrating or focusing on something potentially discouraging.

Bu işe başlarken zorluklara bakma, başarıya odaklan.

When starting this work, don't focus on the difficulties, concentrate on success.