flicker
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/ˈflɪkər/
/ˈflɪkə/
- 1 titremek, yanıp sönmek
- 2 (yüzünde) belirip kaybolmak
Definition (English)
- To shine with a light that keeps getting brighter and weaker.
- (Of an expression or feeling) to appear for a moment.
Example Sentences
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The candle flickered in the draught from the window.Mum, pencereden gelen esintide titredi.
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The lights flickered during the storm.Fırtınada ışıklar yanıp söndü.
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A smile flickered across her face.Yüzünde bir gülümseme belirip kayboldu.
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Hope flickered in his eyes for a moment.Bir an gözlerinde umut belirip kayboldu.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
flicker
/ˈflɪkər/
Past
flickered
/ˈflɪkərd/
Participle
flickered
/ˈflɪkərd/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edflicker → flickered
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /r/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. flickered /ˈflɪkərd/