Tag: turkish

bölmek: to divide

bölmek: to divide Pastayı eşit parçalara bölelim. Let's divide the cake into equal parts. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ … Continue reading bölmek: to divide →

Some short Turkish expressions

Positive expressions: Müthiş! (Amazing!) Harika! (Fantastic!) - This word is actually Persian, not Turkish, but it is commonly used in spoken Turkish. Süper! (Great!) Muhteşem! (Magnificent!) Çok güzel! (Very beautiful!) Bayıldım! (I loved it!) Tek kelimeyle harika! (One word: perfect!) Aferin! (Well done!) Ne harika! (Cool!) Neutral expressions: Tamam. (Okay.) Anlaşıldı. (Understood.) Pekala. (Alright.) Ne … Continue reading Some short Turkish expressions →

Turkish numerals 1-10

1. bir (one) - Turkish: Masada bir kitap var. - English: There is one book on the table. 2. iki (two) - Turkish: Evimizde iki kedi var. - English: We have two cats at home. 3. üç (three) - Turkish: Sınıfta üç öğrenci var. - English: There are three students in the classroom. 4. dört … Continue reading Turkish numerals 1-10 →

Turkish personal pronouns

ben - I sen - you (informal, singular) o - he, she, it biz - we siz - you (formal, plural) onlar - they ben - I Ben is a personal pronoun used to refer to the first person singular (I). It is used when talking about oneself. Example: Benim adım David. (My name … Continue reading Turkish personal pronouns →

Persian loanwords in Turkish

These are just a few examples, and there are many more Persian loanwords in Turkish, particularly in religious, administrative, scientific, and cultural domains. baba: Persian for father. Badshah (or Padshah): Persian for lord of the kings, emperor. Banu: Persian for lady, a title for Muslim noblewomen. Bakht (baht): Persian for fortune.

Some Turkish words with Arabic origins

Turkish has borrowed numerous words from Arabic due to historical, cultural, and linguistic interactions. Here are some Turkish words with Arabic origins: islam - islam müslüman - muslim kitap - book kelime - word kalem - pen cami - mosque kütüphane - library (Arabic kütüb (books) + Persian hane (a house) cennet - paradise … Continue reading Some Turkish words with Arabic origins →

Languages that have enriched Turkish vocabulary

The Turkish language has been influenced by various languages throughout its history. These language interactions have enriched Turkish vocabulary and reflect its historical connections with various cultures: Arabic: Due to historical and cultural interactions, Turkish absorbed a considerable amount of Arabic vocabulary. Especially in religious, administrative, and scholarly contexts, Arabic words became part of the … Continue reading Languages that have enriched Turkish vocabulary →