Turkish Expression · Intermediate
işe yaramak
to be useful / work
Pronunciation: ee-SHEH yah-rah-MAK
Meaning
A natural collocation meaning to work, help, or be useful.
Example
Bu yöntem işe yaradı.
This method worked.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice işe yaramak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Turkish expression.