toplar
/toplaɾ/from spelling rules
The English word "balls" can be translated into Turkish as toplar.
toplar is a formal term for balls in Turkish referring to round objects used in sports or games.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Which one should you use?
Küreler is a formal term for spherical objects used in scientific topics.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /toplaɾ/. The /p/ sound is like the [p] in pan, and the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in American English atom.
Did you know?
- While toplar refers to spheres, the word top historically referred to cannons in Ottoman Turkish.
- The word top is also used in the phrase topu topu, which means 'in total' or 'all told'.
- The word top is used in the expression topu taca atmak, meaning to deflect a question or avoid a topic by changing the subject.
Examples in context
- Stres topları çok etkilidir.Stress balls are very effective.This sentence illustrates the use of toplar in the context of stress balls.Tatoeba #3179137 by duran, translation #3177235 by Hybrid
- Toplardan hiçbiri sarı değil.None of the balls are yellow.This sentence shows how to use toplar when discussing the color of balls.Tatoeba #3932426 by duran, translation #456517 by lukaszpp
- Köpekler topları geri almayı sever.Dogs like retrieving balls.This sentence demonstrates the use of toplar regarding dogs and retrieving objects.Tatoeba #5561403 by duran, translation #5544748 by Hybrid
- Bu topları tenis maçında kullanırız.We use these balls in a tennis match.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mehmet is complaining about a sports injury to Zeynep.
- ZeynepNe oldu, neden öyle yürüyorsun?What happened, why are you walking like that?
- MehmetMaçta toplar kısmına darbe aldım.I took a hit to my balls during the match.
- ZeynepÇok kötü olmalı, doktora gittin mi?That must be terrible, did you go to the doctor?
- MehmetHayır, sadece dinleniyorum.No, I am just resting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
