No. 882 in Turkish
gerekir
"Is necessary" or "is required."
In a sentence
Bu ödevi zamanında bitirmek gerekir.
It is necessary to complete this assignment on time.
Here, 'gerekir' is used to express necessity or obligation, implying that it is a requirement to finish the assignment within a specified timeframe.
Bu durumda sabırlı olmak gerekir.
In this situation, being patient is necessary.
In this sentence, 'gerekir' conveys the necessity of a behavior, suggesting patience as the appropriate response to the situation.
Sınava hazırlanmak için sıkı çalışmak gerekir.
To prepare for the exam, working hard is necessary.
This usage of 'gerekir' again denotes a need or requirement, emphasizing the importance of diligent effort to succeed in the exam.
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