No. 3,349 in Turkish
kalmayıp
"Not staying" or "without staying."
In a sentence
Adam sadece bahçeyi temizlemekle kalmayıp çiçekleri de suladı.
The man not only cleaned the garden but also watered the flowers.
Here, 'kalmayıp' is used to introduce an additional action, emphasizing that the subsequent action is beyond the initial activity.
Kadın, toplantıya gelmekle kalmayıp sunum bile yaptı.
The woman not only attended the meeting, but also gave a presentation.
In this instance, 'kalmayıp' highlights that the person went further than merely attending; they actively contributed by making a presentation.
O oyuncu sadece rolünü oynamakla kalmayıp filme yön verdi.
The actor not only played his role but also directed the course of the movie.
Here, 'kalmayıp' denotes the actor's engagement beyond his acting role, showing involvement in influencing the movie's direction.
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