kafa yormak
to ponder / to think hard about / to rack one's brain
LevelB2
Word typePhrase
Frequency rank#1091
Example sentence
Bu probleme çok kafa yordum.
I pondered this problem a lot.
Grammar note
Idiomatic expression with dative case - literally 'to tire head'
Cultural note
Used to express deep thinking or worrying about something
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can sıkıntısıboredom / frustration / annoyancesöz dinlemekto obey / to listen to advice / to be obedientişe yaramakto be useful / to work / to be effectiveel uzatmakto reach out / to offer help / to extend handyüz vermekto encourage bad behavior / to give face (negative)gönül rahatlığıylawith peace of mind / with a clear conscience