Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| indirim | /in.diˈɾim/ |
| iskonto | /iskonto/ (from spelling rules) |
A discount refers to a reduction in price. You can use the noun indirim to talk about a discount, or the adjective indirimli to describe something as being discounted. To express the action of giving a discount, the verb phrase indirim yapmak is used.
Which one should you use?
indirim is the standard, everyday word for a discount used in retail and general conversation. In contrast, iskonto is a more technical or formal term often used in banking, accounting or commercial trade contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can create the adjective meaning 'discounted' or 'with a discount' by adding the suffix -li to the noun to form indirimli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /in.diˈɾim/. The syllables are broken down as follows: the first syllable uses the /i/ sound from the English word cr[ee]k, the second uses the /n/ sound from [n]ot, the third uses a /ɾ/ sound similar to the American English 't' in a[t]om followed by the /m/ sound from [m]uch. The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- When a seller refuses an indirim, they might use the phrase ölü fiyat ('dead price') to signal that the price is already so low it cannot be lowered further.
- In traditional Turkish bazaars, asking for an indirim is often seen as a social ritual of negotiation rather than just a financial request.
- The word iskonto is a linguistic loanword from the Italian word sconto, which entered the Turkish language through Mediterranean trade history.
Examples in context
- Toptan indirim var mı?Is there a bulk discount?This sentence is useful for asking about a bulk discount using indirim.Tatoeba #5393201 by deyta, translation #2764459 by verdulo
- Tom bir indirim istedi.Tom asked for a discount.This sentence is useful for describing a person requesting an indirim.Tatoeba #1200610 by duran, translation #1095898 by CK
- Ne kadar iskonto aldın?How much of a discount did you get?This sentence is useful for asking about the amount of an iskonto received.Tatoeba #4169477 by duran, translation #3395551 by CK
- Ürünlerde %20 indirim var.There is a 20% discount on the products.
- Bu promosyondan yararlanarak indirimli alışveriş yapabilirsiniz.You can shop with a discount by benefiting from this promotion.
- Takribi indirim miktarı hakkında daha fazla bilgi alabilir miyim?Can I get more information about the approximate discount amount?
- Bu ayakkabılar indirimli.These shoes are discounted.
- Bu mağazada indirimli ürünler bulabilirsiniz.You can find discounted products in this store.
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Example conversation
Mehmet is asking Elif about a shopping trip.
- ElifYeni ayakkabılarım için bir indirim buldum.I found a discount for my new shoes.
- MehmetHarika, peki ne kadar indirim yaptılar?Great, so how much discount did they make?
- ElifYüzde elli indirim var, çok ucuz.There is a fifty percent discount, it is very cheap.
- MehmetSenin adına çok sevindim, Elif.I am very happy for you, Elif.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “discount” translations and entries indirim, iskonto, 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 indirim, iskonto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
