bayram
/bajˈɾam/
The English phrase 'eid' is translated into Turkish as bayram.
The word bayram is used broadly to refer to any period of celebration, such as a national holiday or a religious festival.
Meaning: Muslim religious festival (name)
Which one should you use?
While 'eid' is the specific Arabic-derived term for the Muslim festival, bayram is the standard Turkish word used for both religious festivals and secular national holidays.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Turkish, the specific name of the religious festival is usually formed by combining the name of the specific holiday with the word bayram (e.g., Kurban Bayramı).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /bajˈɾam/. The /b/ is like the [b] in 'about', the /j/ is like the [y] in 'yes', the /ɾ/ is like the [t] in American English 'atom' and the /m/ is like the [m] in 'much'.
Did you know?
- During bayram, it is a widespread custom for children to visit elders and kiss their right hand, which is then placed on the child's forehead as a sign of respect.
- The word bayram is likely not originally Turkic, as the 11th-century scholar Kashgari noted he heard the word from the Persians to mean 'joy'.
- While bayram means 'festival', it is also used in the common idiom bayram etmek, which means to be overjoyed or to feel a sense of great relief.
Examples in context
- Kurban Bayramı'n kutlu olsun.Eid Mubarak.This sentence shows how to wish someone a happy Eid using the form bayram.Tatoeba #8100402 by soliloquist, translation #7959863 by soliloquist
- Kurban Bayramı'nız mübarek olsun.Happy Eid al-Adha.This sentence is an example of a formal way to wish someone a happy Eid using the form bayram.Tatoeba #8100400 by soliloquist, translation #8100399 by soliloquist
- Sami bayram için kurbanlık koç aldı.Sami bought a ram to sacrifice for Eid.This sentence illustrates the use of the word bayram in the context of buying a sacrifice.Tatoeba #7347918 by soliloquist, translation #7347915 by OsoHombre
- Ramazan Bayramınız kutlu olsun! Tüm sevdiklerinizle güzel bir bayram geçirmenizi dilerim.May your Ramazan Bayram be blessed! I wish you a wonderful holiday with all your loved ones.
- Ramazan Bayramınız mübarek olsun! Sağlık, mutluluk ve huzur dolu bir bayram geçirmenizi dilerim.May your Ramazan Bayram be blessed! I wish you a holiday filled with health, happiness, and peace.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends meeting at a cafe after a holiday.
- ZeynepBayram nasıl geçti?How was the holiday?
- EmreÇok güzel geçti, ailemleydim.It went very well, I was with my family.
- ZeynepBayram tatili bitti mi?Is the holiday break over?
- EmreEvet, bugün işe dönüyorum.Yes, I am returning to work today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eid” translations and entries bayram, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bayram, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
