elma
/elˈma/
elma is the Turkish word for apple. Wiktionary also lists tüffah.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| elma | /elˈma/ |
| tüffah | /tyffah/ (from spelling rules) |
The term is used to refer to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Which one should you use?
elma is the standard, modern Turkish word used in everyday conversation and media, whereas tüffah is an alternative form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /elˈma/. The [m] sound is like the [m] in much.
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, the phrase elma is often used in the idiom elma elmaya benzer, which translates to 'apples resemble apples' and means that like-minded people tend to find each other.
- The term 'elma yanak' (apple cheek) is used to describe someone with healthy, rosy, or plump cheeks.
- In some Turkish folk tales, the elma is used as a symbol of beauty and desire, similar to how the rose is used in Persian poetry.
Examples in context
- Bu da bir elma.This is an apple, too.This sentence shows how to identify an object using elma.Tatoeba #479510 by duran, translation #55330 by Eldad
- O bir elma yiyor.He's eating an apple.This sentence demonstrates the use of elma with the verb 'eating'.Tatoeba #1267373 by duran, translation #405764 by CK
- O bir elma çizdi.He sketched an apple.This sentence shows elma used in the context of sketching.Tatoeba #2079328 by duran, translation #1715036 by xtofu80
- Ben dün bir elma aldım.Yesterday, I bought an apple.
- Lütfen bir elma verir misiniz?Could you please give me an apple?
- 428 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep and Burak are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- ZeynepMasada taze bir elma var mı?Is there a fresh apple on the table?
- BurakEvet, orada bir elma var.Yes, there is an apple there.
- ZeynepLütfen bana elma verir misin?Can you give me the apple, please?
- BurakTabii, işte elma burada.Sure, here is the apple.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries elma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
