ve
/ve/
The English word 'and' is translated into Turkish as ve. Wiktionary also lists ile.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ve | /ve/ |
| ile | /iˈle/ |
The word ve is a conjunction used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera. If you want to express 'and' with extra emphasis on the items being connected, you can use the phrase hem…hem de.
Which one should you use?
While ve is a conjunction used to connect words or phrases, ile can function as a postposition meaning 'with' or as a conjunction meaning 'and'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ve/. The 'v' sound is like the [v] in the English word 'vase'.
Did you know?
- The word ile can be attached to the end of a word as a suffix, changing its form to -la or -le depending on the vowel harmony.
- The conjunction ve is actually an import from Arabic, making it a relatively recent addition to the core Turkic vocabulary.
- While ve is used for lists, Turkish speakers frequently use the word da or de to mean 'and' or 'also' when adding a new piece of information to a conversation.
Examples in context
- Gel ve onu al.Come and get it.This sentence is useful for learning how to use ve to connect two imperative verbs.Tatoeba #2009358 by duran, translation #1553528 by CK
- O genç ve toy.He is young and immature.This sentence shows how to use ve to connect two adjectives.Tatoeba #4432387 by duran, translation #1941194 by Spamster
- Gel ve onu al!Come and take it!This sentence demonstrates the use of ve in an imperative command.Tatoeba #4637191 by duran, translation #3169952 by mhenderson5
- Ali ve AyşeAli and Ayşe
- Biraz yemek yedik ve sonra sinemaya gittikWe ate some food and then went to the cinema
- Geldi ve gitti.He came and went.
- Çay da kahve de denedim.I tried both tea and coffee.
- Elma da armut da seviyorum.I love both apples and pears.
- Ayşe ile AliAyşe and Ali
- 17450 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Burak and Elif are deciding what to buy at the market.
- BurakElma ve muz alalım mı?Shall we buy apples and bananas?
- ElifEvet, bir de süt alalım.Yes, and let's buy some milk too.
- BurakSüt ve ekmek burada mı?Are the milk and bread here?
- ElifEvet, hepsi şu tarafta.Yes, they are all over there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries ve, ile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ile, ve, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
