işe yaramak
to be useful / to work / to be effective
LevelB2
Word typePhrase
Frequency rank#1093
Meanings
- to be useful
- to work
- to be effective
Example sentence
Bu yöntem işe yaradı.
This method worked.
Grammar note
Idiomatic expression with dative case - literally 'to be suitable to work'
More Idioms words
can sıkıntısıboredom / frustration / annoyancekafa yormakto ponder / to think hard about / to rack one's brainyüz vermekto encourage bad behavior / to give face (negative)gönül rahatlığıylawith peace of mind / with a clear consciencesöz dinlemekto obey / to listen to advice / to be obedientpay düşmekto fall to one's share / to be one's portion