Turkish Expression · Intermediate
masa ayırtmak
to reserve a table
Pronunciation: mah-SAH ah-yurt-MAK
Meaning
To reserve a table at a restaurant or cafe.
Example
Akşam için masa ayırtmak istiyorum.
I want to reserve a table for the evening.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice masa ayırtmak 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.