köpek
/cøˈpec/
The English word "dog" is translated into Turkish as köpek. Wiktionary also lists it.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| köpek | /cøˈpec/ |
| it | /ˈit/ |
Which one should you use?
köpek is the standard form, while it is an alternative word for dog.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the dog is the direct object of a verb, the final 'k' in köpek changes to 'ğ' and takes the suffix '-i', resulting in köpeği. To say 'the dog's' (possessive), the word becomes köpeğin.
How do you pronounce it?
/cøˈpec/. The sound /c/ is like the 'sk' in skew and /p/ is like the 'p' in pan.
Did you know?
- The word köpek may share an ancient root with kelebek, the Turkish word for 'butterfly'.
- The Turkish word it for 'dog' is often used as a harsh insult to call someone a 'cur' or a low-life. While köpek is a neutral term for the animal, it can be highly offensive when applied to a person.
Examples in context
- O bir köpek mi?Is that a dog?This sentence is useful for asking if something is a köpek.Tatoeba #5350911 by deyta, translation #5350443 by mailohilohi
- O köpek dev gibi.That dog is super enormous.This sentence is useful for describing a köpek that is very large.Tatoeba #4555750 by maydoo, translation #4552901 by slyfin
- O bir köpek değil.It is not a dog.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not a köpek.Tatoeba #4787410 by deyta, translation #2507624 by serbobosnacroat
- Merhaba! Köpeğiniz çok sevimli.Hello! Your dog is very cute.
- Lütfen, köpeklerinizi tasmalı tutun.Please keep your dogs leashed.
- 870 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep and Burak are walking in a park.
- ZeynepBak, ne kadar tatlı bir köpek!Look, what a cute dog!
- BurakEvet, gerçekten çok sevimli.Yes, it is really lovely.
- ZeynepSence sahibi nerede?Where do you think its owner is?
- BurakGaliba şu adam sahibi.I think that man is the owner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dog” translations and entries köpek, it, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries it, köpek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
