top
/ˈtop/
The English word 'ball' is translated into Turkish as top.
top is the most basic and widely used term for 'ball'. To be more specific, you can use Futbol Topu for a soccer ball or Voleybol Topu for a volleyball.
Meaning: object, generally spherical, used for playing games (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of top is toplar. To say 'of the ball', use the genitive form topun. When the ball is the direct object of a verb, it takes the suffix -u and becomes topu.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtop/. The 'p' sound is like the [p] in the English word 'pan'.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the word top can also mean 'cannon'. This stems from the spherical shape of early cannonballs and the barrels that fired them.
- In Turkish slang, the word top is used as a derogatory term for a gay man.
- When referring to a 'ball' as a formal dance party, Turkish does not use top. Instead, it uses balo, which is a loanword from French.
Examples in context
- Bu top ne kadar?How much is this ball?This sentence is useful for asking the price of the top.Tatoeba #3848987 by duran, translation #3826378 by CK
- O bir top tuttu.He held a ball.This sentence is useful for describing someone holding a top.Tatoeba #4368356 by duran, translation #2162155 by FeuDRenais
- Hızlı bir top at.Pitch a fast ball.This sentence is useful for instructing someone to throw a fast top.Tatoeba #1479842 by duran, translation #274519 by CM
- Futbol topu kullanıyorum.I am using a soccer ball.
- Basketbol topunu alabilir miyim?Can I have the basketball?
- Top oynamakTo play ball
- Topla oynaPlay with the ball
- Topa vurHit the ball
- Topu tutCatch the ball
- 308 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Merve and Burak are in a park with a dog.
- MerveKöpek topu istedi.The dog wants the ball.
- BurakHangi topu istiyor?Which ball does he want?
- MerveKırmızı topu istiyor.He wants the red ball.
- BurakTamam, hemen atıyorum.Okay, I am throwing it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ball” translations and entries top, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
