sanat
/sa.nat/
The English phrase "art" is translated into Turkish as sanat.
sanat refers to the concept of art. You can also use related forms such as sanatçı for an artist or sanatsal for the adjective artistic.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Turkish, sanat is an uncountable noun, similar to its use in English. Depending on the sentence structure, you may encounter different forms: sanatı is the accusative case used when the art is the direct object and sanatın is the genitive case used to indicate possession or a relationship to the art. The word for artist, sanatçı, is formed by adding the suffix -çı to the root sanat.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /sa.nat/. The /s/ sound is like the [s] in "send" and the /n/ sound is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- The suffix -çı used to create sanatçı is a powerful productivity tool in Turkish, turning almost any noun into a profession, such as simitçi for a bagel seller.
- The word sanat is a loanword from Arabic, where its root ṣanʕa originally referred to a craft or a professional skill rather than just aesthetic expression.
- While sanat means art, the word sanatlı can be used to describe a piece of writing or speech that is overly ornate or 'artful' in a way that might feel unnatural.
Examples in context
- O bir sanat eseri.It's a work of art.This sentence is useful for describing a work of art using sanat.Tatoeba #4176061 by duran, translation #3386886 by CK
- O, tam bir sanattır.That's quite an art.This sentence is useful for describing something as quite an art using sanat.Tatoeba #1483837 by duran, translation #55830 by CK
- O, sanattan iyi anlar.He has an eye for art.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has an eye for art using sanat.Tatoeba #1487518 by duran, translation #288118 by CK
- Sanat, insanların duygusal ifadelerini ortaya çıkarmaları için mükemmel bir araçtır.Art is an excellent tool for people to express their emotions.
- Bu sergide muhteşem resimler var!There are magnificent paintings in this exhibition!
- Heykel sanatına olan ilginiz nedir?What is your interest in sculpture art?
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Example conversation
Can and Zeynep are walking through a modern art museum.
- CanBu sergideki sanat çok etkileyici.The art in this exhibition is very impressive.
- ZeynepEvet, modern sanat gerçekten farklı.Yes, modern art is truly different.
- CanSenin en sevdiğin sanat dalı nedir?What is your favorite art form?
- ZeynepBen heykel sanatını çok seviyorum.I love the art of sculpture.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sanat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sanat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
