sandalye
/sɑndɑlje/
The English word chair is translated into Turkish as sandalye, koltuk or iskemle.
Meaning: furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sandalye | /sɑndɑlje/ |
| koltuk | /koɫˈtuk/ |
| iskemle | /iscemle/ (from spelling rules) |
Which one should you use?
sandalye is the most common and general word used for a standard chair. koltuk typically refers to an armchair or a more upholstered, comfortable seat rather than a simple dining chair. iskemle usually refers to a simpler, often backless or basic wooden chair, such as a stool or a folding chair.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive form of sandalye, used to show possession or 'of the chair', is sandalyenin.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sɑndɑlje/. The /s/ sound is like the [s] in 'send', the /n/ sound is like the [n] in 'not' and the /j/ sound is like the [y] in 'yes'.
Did you know?
- The word koltuk originally meant 'armpit' before it was used to describe an armchair.
- In Turkish political discourse, koltuk is often used metaphorically to mean a 'position of power' or 'office'.
- While sandalye is the general word for 'chair', using koltuk for a seat on a plane or bus is standard practice.
Examples in context
- Ona bir sandalye ver.Give him a chair.This sentence demonstrates how to use sandalye when giving someone a chair.Tatoeba #4635583 by duran, translation #3915906 by CH
- Bu rahat bir sandalye.This is a comfortable chair.This sentence uses sandalye to describe a chair that is comfortable.Tatoeba #2503910 by User20656, translation #243639 by mamat
- O bir sandalye taşıdı.She moved a chair.This sentence shows the use of sandalye when describing the act of moving a chair.Tatoeba #4774338 by duran, translation #2879110 by Amastan
- Lütfen bir sandalye getirin.Please bring a chair.
- Toplantı odasında yeterli sandalye yok.There aren't enough chairs in the meeting room.
- Gel, burada boş bir koltuk var.Come, there's an empty chair here.
- Bu koltuk çok rahat.This chair is very comfortable.
- Masada beş sandalye var.There are five chairs at the table.
- Evdeki koltuklar çok rahat.The chairs at home are very comfortable.
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Example conversation
Emre and Elif are arranging furniture in a new room.
- EmreŞu mavi sandalyeyi buraya koyalım mı?Shall we put that blue chair here?
- ElifEvet, Emre, o çok güzel duruyor.Yes, Emre, it looks very beautiful.
- EmrePeki, başka bir sandalye lazım mı?Okay, do we need another chair?
- ElifHayır, bu sandalye şimdilik yeterli.No, this chair is enough for now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chair” translations and entries sandalye, koltuk, iskemle, 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 iskemle, koltuk, sandalye, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
