No. 3,159 in Turkish
dönerek
"Turning" or "by turning."
In a sentence
Dönerek yuvarlak masaya yaklaştım.
I approached the round table by turning.
In this sentence, 'dönerek' describes the manner in which the subject approached the table, focusing on the action of turning or moving in a circular motion.
Rüzgar sesiyle bahar yaprakları dönerek yere düştü.
Fluttering with the sound of wind, the spring leaves descended to the ground.
Here, 'dönerek' illustrates the leaves' spiraling movement as they fall gently to the ground.
Dönerek kapıyı kapattı ve gitmek için hazırlandı.
She closed the door by turning and prepared to leave.
In this instance, 'dönerek' is used to describe the physical motion of turning as she shuts the door, indicating a deliberate and specific action.
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