burger
/buɾɟeɾ/from spelling rules
In Turkish, the word for burger is burger.
The word burger is an informal way to refer to a hamburger. You may see variations like Adana burger, which refers to a burger made with spicy Adana-style meat.
Meaning: informal: hamburger (noun)
Which one should you use?
While burger is common in casual, informal speech, the term hamburger is the more formal and complete version typically used on menus or in official contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, use burgerler. To indicate a specific burger (the accusative case), add the suffix -i to get burgeri. To indicate possession or 'of the burger' (the genitive case), add the suffix -in to get burgerin.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /buɾɟeɾ/. The /b/ is like the [b] in about, the /u/ is like the [oo] in cool, the /ɾ/ is like the [t] in the American English word atom and the /ɟ/ is like the [g] in argue.
When do people say it?
When ordering, you might use phrases like Sos ve turşu olmadan, lütfen to say "No sauce and pickles, please."
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a burger might be accompanied by ayran, a salty yogurt drink, instead of the typical soda.
- In Turkey, you might encounter a köfte burger, which uses traditional spiced meatballs instead of a single ground beef patty. This fusion blends a Western format with a classic Turkish staple.
- In some traditional Turkish eateries, you might find a 'burger' style sandwich served on a simit or other local breads instead of a standard bun.
Examples in context
- Bana bir burger ısmarla.Order me a burger.This sentence is useful for requesting someone to order a burger for you.Tatoeba #12229572 by deyta, translation #12229460 by CK
- Bir burger almaya gidelim.Let's go grab a burger.This sentence is useful for suggesting going to get a burger.Tatoeba #4580556 by duran, translation #2007633 by CK
- Bu, şehirdeki en iyi burger.It's the best burger in town.This sentence is useful for describing the best burger in a city.Tatoeba #4421854 by duran, translation #1808176 by Spamster
- Bir hamburger lütfen.One hamburger, please.
- Bir burger alabilir miyim?Can I get a burger?
- iki hamburgerTwo hamburgers
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mehmet and Zeynep are looking at a fast food menu.
- MehmetSen ne yemek istersin, Zeynep?What would you like to eat, Zeynep?
- ZeynepBen büyük bir burger istiyorum.I want a large burger.
- MehmetYanına patates de ekleyelim mi?Shall we add fries to it?
- ZeynepEvet, lütfen ekle.Yes, please add them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burger” translations, 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.
