prezervatif
/pɾezeɾvatif/from spelling rules
The English word "condom" is translated into Turkish as prezervatif or kondom.
Meaning: flexible sleeve worn on the penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| prezervatif | /pɾezeɾvatif/ (from spelling rules) |
| kondom | /konˈdom/ |
Both terms refer to a flexible sleeve worn on the penis. The term kondom is gender-neutral and can be used to refer to both male and female condoms.
Which one should you use?
Prezervatif is the more formal and standard term used in medical or official contexts, while kondom is the most formal and widely used term for "condom" in Turkish.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "condoms", use prezervatifler for prezervatif and kondomlar for kondom.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pɾezeɾvatif/. The /p/ is like the [p] in pan, the /ɾ/ is like the American English [t] in atom, the /z/ is like the [z] in zone, the /v/ is like the [v] in vase, the /i/ is like the [ee] in creek and the /f/ is like the [f] in food.
Did you know?
- While prezervatif is the standard term, Turkish speakers often use the slang term lastik, which literally means 'rubber' or 'tire'.
- In Turkey, the phrase korunmak, meaning 'to be protected', is the most common way to refer to using a prezervatif without naming the object.
- The word prezervatif shares a linguistic root with the English word 'preserve', as both stem from the idea of protecting or keeping something safe.
Examples in context
- O, prezervatif kullandı mı?Did he use a condom?The first sentence is useful for asking if someone used a prezervatif.Tatoeba #5175700 by duran, translation #1879687 by Spamster
- Sami bu kondomu orada buldu.Sami found this condom in there.The second sentence is useful for describing finding a kondom.Tatoeba #6794520 by deyta, translation #6696299 by OsoHombre
- Tom her zaman kondom kullanır.Tom always uses a condom.The third sentence is useful for describing someone who always uses a kondom.Tatoeba #7744808 by deyta, translation #1495185 by Spamster
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is at a pharmacy buying supplies.
- ElifBurak, bir prezervatif alabilir miyiz?Burak, can we buy a condom?
- BurakTabii Elif, hemen alıyorum.Of course Elif, I am getting it right now.
- ElifTeşekkürler sevgilim.Thanks, darling.
- BurakRica ederim.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “condom” translations and entries prezervatif, kondom, 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.
