tutamaz

This is the 15836th most frequent Turkish word.


tutamaz

"Cannot hold" or "cannot catch."


The word "tutamaz" is used to describe an inability to hold something, emphasizing lack of strength or capacity.

Rüzgar, hafif bir dalı bile tutamaz.

The wind cannot even hold a light leaf.


Here, "tutamaz" is used metaphorically to indicate inability to fulfill a promise or maintain a position.

Söylediği sözlerin ardında durup onları tutamaz.

He cannot stand behind his words and hold them as truth.


In this context, "tutamaz" indicates the inability to catch or stop something physically, specifically in sports.

Kaleci topu tutamazsa, gol olur.

If the goalkeeper cannot catch the ball, it will be a goal.