Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| giyim | /ɟijim/ (from spelling rules) |
| giysi | /ɟijˈsi/ |
| örtüler | /øɾtyleɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
Giyim refers to the general category of apparel or clothing. It is frequently used in compound nouns to describe sectors or types of clothing, such as kadın giyim (women's apparel). If you are specifically referring to dresses or gowns, use Elbiseler.
What does it mean word for word?
The word giyim is derived from the verb giymek (to wear/to put on) and literally refers to the act or state of wearing.
Which one should you use?
Giyim is more abstract and refers to the general category of apparel, while giysi is more commonly used to refer to individual items or specific pieces of clothing. Unlike these terms, örtüler refers to coverings or cloths (like tablecloths or bedspreads) rather than wearable apparel like shirts or pants.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make giysi plural, you add the plural suffix -ler, resulting in giysiler.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɟijim/. The sound /ɟ/ is like the [g] in ar[g]ue, /i/ is like the [ee] in cr[ee]k, /j/ is like the [y] in [y]es and /m/ is like the [m] in [m]uch.
Did you know?
- The Turkish word elbise for 'dress' or 'clothing' is a loanword from the Arabic al-bisah, but in modern Turkish, it often refers specifically to a woman's dress.
- Turkish has a specific word, kıyafet, which refers to 'clothes' but carries a stronger connotation of 'outfit' or 'attire' required for a certain social status or occasion.
- The root of giyim can be traced back to the Old Turkic word kedgü, showing that the concept of a word for 'clothing' has existed in Turkic languages for over a millennium.
Examples in context
- Bu giysiler size uyar.These clothes suit you.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the plural form giysi.Tatoeba #4704812 by duran, translation #491938 by swagner
- O, güzel giysiler giyer.She wears beautiful clothes.This sentence demonstrates the use of giysi with a verb.Tatoeba #1334665 by duran, translation #310746 by CK
- Tom bazı giysiler giydi.Tom put some clothes on.This sentence shows giysi being used in the context of putting clothes on.Tatoeba #2946970 by duran, translation #2929468 by CK
- Birçok farklı giyim tarzına sahip insan var.There are many people with different styles of clothes.
- Kıyafetlerim dün yıkandı.My clothes were washed yesterday.
- Bu elbiseler gerçekten güzel görünüyor.These dresses look really beautiful.
- Bu pantolon mavi.This pair of trousers is blue.
- 327 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre and Elif are shopping at a mall.
- EmreElif, bu mağazadaki giyim tarzını beğendin mi?Elif, did you like the clothing style in this store?
- ElifEvet Emre, modeller gerçekten çok güzel.Yes Emre, the models are really beautiful.
- EmreSenin için bir elbise bakabilirim.I can look for a dress for you.
- ElifTeşekkürler, çok naziksin.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clothes” translations and entries giyim, giysi, 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 giyim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
