erkenci
/eɾ.cenˈd͡ʒi/
The English phrase 'early bird' can be translated into Turkish as erkenci or sabahçı.
Meaning: one who wakes early (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| erkenci | /eɾ.cenˈd͡ʒi/ |
| sabahçı | /sa.bahˈt͡ʃɯ/ |
How do you pronounce it?
The word erkenci has three syllables and the stress is on the third syllable. It is pronounced /eɾ.cenˈdʒi/. The sounds are similar to the 't' in the American English word 'atom' (/ɾ/), the 'k' in 'skew' (/c/), the 'n' in 'not' (/n/), the 'j' in 'jump' (/dʒ/) and the 'ee' in 'creek' (/i/).
Did you know?
- While erkenci refers to a person who wakes early, it is also the standard term used in agriculture to describe early-ripening varieties of fruits and vegetables.
- The term sabahçı can be a total paradox, as it is often used to describe someone who stays up all night and only sleeps when the morning comes.
- In Turkish culture, being erkenci is often associated with the proverb Erken kalkan yol alır, which literally means 'he who rises early takes the road'.
Examples in context
- Ben bir erkenci kuşum.I'm an early bird.This sentence is useful for saying 'I am an early bird' using erkenci.Tatoeba #13913059 by serefsaid, translation #13901000 by Adelpa
- Restoran erkenci indiriminden yararlanan pansiyonerlerle doluydu.The restaurant was full of pensioners taking advantage of the early-bird special.This sentence shows how erkenci can be used to describe an early-bird special or discount.Tatoeba #7746622 by SadeceTurkce, translation #7746212 by TracyPoff
- Erkencisin.You are an early bird.This sentence is useful for telling someone 'You are an early bird' using erkenci.Tatoeba #2714952 by Gulo_Luscus, translation #6460018 by ilkeraltinok365
Example conversation
Emre and Selin are talking about their morning routines.
- EmreSelin, sen gerçek bir erkencisin.Selin, you are a real early bird.
- SelinEvet, sabahları çok enerjik olurum.Yes, I am very energetic in the mornings.
- EmreBen ise tam tersiyim, uyanamam.I am the opposite, I cannot wake up.
- SelinBelki sen de erkenci olabilirsin.Maybe you can be an early bird too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “early bird” translations and entries erkenci, sabahçı, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
