artrit
/aɾtɾit/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'arthritis' is translated into Turkish as artrit. If unsure, use artrit. Wiktionary also lists eklem iltihabı.
Meaning: inflammation of a joint (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| artrit | /aɾtɾit/ (from spelling rules) |
| eklem iltihabı | /eclem iltihabɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to the inflammation of a joint.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase eklem iltihabı is composed of eklem, meaning 'joint' and iltihap, meaning 'inflammation' or 'infection'.
Which one should you use?
artrit is the direct medical loanword used in clinical or formal contexts. In contrast, eklem iltihabı is a more common, descriptive way to say 'joint inflammation'.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtɾit/. The sound /ɾ/ is like the [t] in the American English word 'atom', and the sound /i/ is like the [ee] in 'creek'.
Did you know?
- If you are describing the sensation of 'stiffness' in the joints, you would use the word tutukluk, which is also the word used for a 'glitch' or a 'jam' in a mechanical machine.
- When talking about joint pain, you might hear the word kireçlenme, which literally translates to 'liming' or 'calcification', often used by locals to describe the sensation of arthritis.
- The word eklem for 'joint' was deliberately created by the Turkish Language Association in 1937 to replace older loanwords.
Examples in context
- Tom'a geçenlerde romatoid artrit teşhisi kondu.Tom has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.This sentence is useful for seeing how to mention a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis using artrit.Tatoeba #12058453 by deyta, translation #1141218 by CK
- Artrit, eklemleri etkileyen ağrılı bir durumdur.Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints.This sentence provides a definition of the condition using artrit.Tatoeba #5310880 by deyta, translation #681258 by Source_VOA
- Artritim var.I have arthritis.This sentence shows how to state that you have the condition using artrit.Tatoeba #5855491 by deyta, translation #5852703 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Selin and Emre are talking about health during a walk.
- SelinDizindeki artrit nasıl hissediliyor?How does the arthritis in your knee feel?
- EmreBugün biraz daha fazla ağrıyor.It hurts a bit more today.
- SelinDoktorun sana yeni bir ilaç verdi mi?Did your doctor give you a new medicine?
- EmreEvet, bu ilaç ağrıyı azaltmalı.Yes, this medicine should reduce the pain.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arthritis” translations and entries artrit, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries artrit, eklem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
