HafizaLearn Turkish
LevelB2
Word typeNoun
Frequency rank#1015

Meanings

  • precaution
  • measure
  • preventive action

Example sentence

Güvenlik önlemleri alındı.
Security measures were taken.

önlem in real sentences

54 short Tatoeba sentences with an English translation use this word. Here are 3, with the form of the word each one uses.

  • Onu önlemek için güçlü önlemler aldık.

    We took strong measures to prevent it.

    Form: önlemler · Tatoeba #1732606
  • O mantıklı bir önlem gibi görünüyor.

    That seems to be a sensible precaution.

    Form: önlem · Tatoeba #3854889
  • Her türlü önlemi almak zorundayız.

    We have to take every precaution.

    Form: önlemi · Tatoeba #4216727

Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.

Cases of önlem

Built from vowel harmony, the buffer letters y and n, and the k/p/ç softening rule.
CaseFormUsed for
Nominativeönlemdictionary form, subject
Accusativeönlemithe definite object
Dativeönlemeto, towards
Locativeönlemdein, at, on
Ablativeönlemdenfrom
Genitiveönleminof, owner
Pluralönlemlermore than one

Grammar note

From 'önlemek' (to prevent) - formal term for preventive measures

Often in the same sentence

Words that most often appear alongside this one in the Tatoeba sentences.

More Formal words

Themes

Keep studying