This is the 15310th most frequent Turkish word.
sönmeye
The Turkish word "sönmeye" means "to extinguish" or "to go out" (often used for fire, lights, or emotions).
The word "sönmeye" is used in its infinitive form as 'sönmek' means 'to extinguish' or 'to go out,' and here it indicates the act of the fire extinguishing as the verb form 'sönmeye' indicating the action of starting to extinguish.
Kamp ateşi sönmeye başladı.
The campfire started to fade.
The word "sönmeye" described here is part of the description that the light is in the process of extinguishing, used to indicate an ongoing action.
Lamba sönmeye yüz tutmuştu.
The lamp was on the verge of going out.
The use of "sönmeye" in this context showcases its application in expressing the potential or near action of extinguishing.