No. 1,278 in Turkish
bulunmak
To be found, to exist, to be present.
In a sentence
Kütüphane binanın ikinci katında bulunmaktadır.
The library is located on the second floor of the building.
Here, 'bulunmak' is used to denote 'to be located' or 'to exist', emphasizing the position or presence of the library.
Toplantıda birçok projenin detaylarından bahsedildi ve ilginç önerilerde bulunuldu.
In the meeting, the details of many projects were discussed, and interesting suggestions were made.
In this context, 'bulunmak' conveys 'to make' or 'to put forth' as part of an idiomatic expression.
Hasta olunca evde bulunmak zorunda kaldı.
He had to stay home when he got sick.
Here, 'bulunmak' implies 'to be present' or 'to stay', indicating physical presence.
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