Turkish Expression · Native
lafı uzatmayayım
let me not drag this out
Pronunciation: lah-FUH oo-zat-mah-yah-YUHM
Meaning
A natural discourse phrase used before getting to the point.
Example
Lafı uzatmayayım, kararımız olumlu.
Let me not drag this out; our decision is positive.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice lafı uzatmayayım 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 native-level Turkish expression.