battaniye
/batˈtaː.ni.je/
The English word 'blanket' is translated into Turkish as battaniye. Wiktionary also lists örtü.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| battaniye | /batˈtaː.ni.je/ |
| örtü | /øɾty/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to a fabric item used as a blanket.
Which one should you use?
Use battaniye specifically for a thick, warm fabric used for bedding. In contrast, örtü is a more general term for any kind of cover or cloth, such as a tablecloth or a decorative cover.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /batˈtaː.ni.je/. The 'b' sound is like the 'b' in 'about', the 'n' is like the 'n' in 'not', the 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'creek' and the 'j' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes'. The stress is on the second of the four syllables.
Did you know?
- The Turkish word örtmek can also be used to describe the act of covering a mirror with a örtü during periods of mourning in certain old customs.
- In some traditional contexts, a heavy battaniye was used as a portable mattress or sleeping pad during nomadic movements.
- While battaniye is the standard word, you might hear the word pike for a lightweight summer blanket, which is a loanword from French.
Examples in context
- O bir battaniye açtı.She unfolded a blanket.This sentence shows someone unfolding a battaniye.Tatoeba #5655808 by duran, translation #2880956 by Amastan
- Ona bir battaniye verdim.I gave him a blanket.This sentence is used for giving someone a battaniye.Tatoeba #4439212 by duran, translation #3916534 by CH
- Bagajda bir battaniye var.There's a blanket in the trunk.This sentence describes the presence of a battaniye in a trunk.Tatoeba #4305060 by duran, translation #4012259 by CK
- Lütfen bana battaniye getirir misiniz?Could you please bring me a blanket?
- 115 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Burak and Zeynep are preparing for a movie night on the sofa.
- BurakZeynep, üşüyor musun?Zeynep, are you cold?
- ZeynepEvet, biraz üşüdüm.Yes, I am a bit cold.
- BurakSana bir battaniye getireyim mi?Shall I bring you a blanket?
- ZeynepEvet, lütfen çok sevinirim.Yes, please, I would love that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries battaniye, örtü, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
