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Usages of -maya
Spor salonunda düzenli antrenman yaparak çevikliğimi artırmaya çalışıyorum.
(I work out regularly at the gym to improve my agility.)
Çorba kaynamaya başlayınca karıştırıyorum.
I stir the soup when it starts boiling.
Şofben bozuk olsa bile soğuk duş almaya cesaret ediyorum.
Even if the water heater is broken, I dare to take a cold shower.
Sen hazır olduğunda ben de çıkmaya hazır olacağım.
When you are ready, I will also be ready to go out.
Sen hazır olduğunda ben de çıkmaya hazırım.
When you are ready, I am also ready to go out.
Test yourself: What does -maya mean?
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