No. 133 in Turkish
sevk
The Turkish word "sevk" means "dispatch," "shipment," or "referral."
In a sentence
Doktor, hastasını başka bir hastaneye sevk etti.
The doctor referred his patient to another hospital.
Here 'sevk' is used in the sense of 'referring or transferring someone'. It reflects a professional action often related to logistics or administration.
Siparişler bugün sevk edilecek.
The orders will be dispatched today.
In this sentence, 'sevk' means 'to dispatch or send goods.' It is commonly used in logistics or shipping contexts.
Zorluklar, onu daha çok çalışmaya sevk etti.
Challenges motivated him to work harder.
Here, 'sevk' implies 'to motivate or instigate someone.' It denotes a psychological influence or encouragement.
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