Ottoman Turkish

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Proto-Turkic *bek (firm, solid), whence also Ottoman Turkish پك (pek). Cognate with Old Turkic [script needed] (bekle-, to protect, keep an eye on), which preserved the original meaning. See also the second and third usages, in which the original meaning is also preserved.

Verb

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بكلمك (beklemek)

  1. to avait, to wait in expectation of (someone or something)
  2. to watch for
  3. to guard over
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Descendants

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  • Turkish: beklemek

References

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