otizm
/otizm/from spelling rules
The English word 'autism' is otizm in Turkish. Wiktionary also lists iç yöneliklik.
Meaning: neurological disorder (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| otizm | /otizm/ (from spelling rules) |
| iç yöneliklik | /it͡ʃ jøneliclic/ (from spelling rules) |
Otizm is the standard term used to refer to the neurological disorder. iç yöneliklik is an alternative form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun otizm changes depending on its role in a sentence. To say 'to autism' or 'towards autism' (such as when saying something 'causes' it), use the dative form otizme. When 'autism' is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form otizmi. To express possession, such as 'autism's symptoms', use the genitive form otizmin.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /otizm/. The sound of the 'i' is like the [ee] in the English word 'cr[ee]k', the 'z' is like the [z] in '[z]one' and the 'm' is like the [m] in '[m]uch'.
Did you know?
- The alternative term iç yöneliklik literally translates to 'inward-orientedness' in English.
- The term otizm entered the Turkish language as a loanword from the French autisme.
Examples in context
- Aşılar otizme neden olmaz.Vaccines don't cause autism.This sentence shows how to use the dative form otizme in the context of causing a condition.Tatoeba #5919095 by deyta, translation #5918815 by Hybrid
- Her iki oğlanın otizmi var.Both boys have autism.Tatoeba #5456199 by deyta, translation #4493694 by CK
- Tom'a otizm teşhisi konuldu.Tom was diagnosed with autism.This sentence shows the use of the noun otizm regarding a medical diagnosis.Tatoeba #4503493 by tulin, translation #4497263 by CK
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a documentary they watched.
- SelinBu belgesel otizm hakkında çok şey anlatıyor.This documentary tells a lot about autism.
- CanEvet, özellikle çocukların yaşadıkları çok etkileyici.Yes, especially what the children experience is very impressive.
- SelinOtizm ile yaşamak bazen zor olabilir.Living with autism can sometimes be difficult.
- CanDoğru, ama destekle her şey mümkün.True, but everything is possible with support.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autism” translations and entries otizm, 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 iç, otizm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
