No. 3,195 in Turkish
etmekten
"Etmekten" means "from doing" or "from making" in English.
In a sentence
Bu konuda konuşmaktan kaçınmaktayım.
I am avoiding speaking on this matter.
The term 'konuşmaktan' demonstrates the instrumental case form of the verb phrase 'to speak', reflecting an action done in a certain manner or context.
Sana yardım etmekten mutluluk duyarım.
I am delighted to help you.
The word 'etmekten' in this context expresses the continuing action of doing or helping, derived from the infinitive 'etmek' shaped to imply an instrumental nuance.
Ona güven etmekten çekiniyorum.
I hesitate to trust him.
In this instance, 'etmekten' refers to the act of trusting, constructed with a reflexive indicator to emphasize hesitation or reluctance.
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