Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| yeterli | /jeteɾli/ (from spelling rules) |
| yeterince | /jeteɾind͡ʒe/ (from spelling rules) |
You can use it as an adjective to describe nouns, as an adverb to modify verbs or adjectives or as an interjection to tell someone to stop an action.
Which one should you use?
Use yeterli when you need an adjective to describe a noun, such as yeterli miktar (sufficient amount). Use yeterince when you need an adverb to modify an adjective or a verb, such as yeterince hızlı (fast enough). Additionally, the phrase yeteri kadar is a common alternative to yeterince to express sufficiency, often implying a specific quantity.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /jeteɾli/. The /j/ sound is like the [y] in 'yes', the /ɾ/ is like the [t] in the American English word 'atom' and the /i/ is like the [ee] in 'creek'.
When do people say it?
The root form Yeter! is used as an interjection to mean 'Stop it!' or 'That's enough!' in an imperative sense.
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, when pouring tea, a guest might say yeter or yeterli to indicate they have had enough. However, it is common for the host to pour a tiny bit more as a gesture of generosity.
- The root of both yeterli and yeterince is the verb yetmek, which literally means 'to reach' or 'to arrive' at a destination.
- While Yeter! means 'enough', adding a small suffix creates Yeter be!, which transforms the phrase into a common expression of frustration or impatience, similar to 'Enough already!'
Examples in context
- O yeterli değil mi?Isn't it enough?This sentence is useful for asking if something is sufficient using yeterli.Tatoeba #2012329 by duran, translation #1529140 by CM
- Yeterli sos var mı?Is there enough gravy?This sentence is useful for asking about the sufficiency of a substance using yeterli.Tatoeba #4559596 by duran, translation #3133021 by CK
- O yeterince iyi mi?Is that good enough?This sentence is useful for asking if a quality is sufficient using yeterince.Tatoeba #4711008 by duran, translation #4494911 by CK
- Lütfen yeter.Please, enough.
- Bu konuda yeterli bilgiye sahibim.I have enough information about this topic.
- Bu kadar kafi.This is enough.
- Tartışma için zamanım kafi değil.I don't have enough time for a discussion.
- Tamam, yeter.Okay, enough.
- Sahiden yeter kâfi!Seriously, enough is enough!
- 1995 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mehmet and Selin are discussing the amount of water needed for a plant.
- MehmetBu miktar yeterli mi?Is this amount sufficient?
- SelinEvet, bu yeterli.Yes, this is sufficient.
- MehmetBiraz daha eklemeli miyim?Should I add a little more?
- SelinHayır, gerek yok.No, it is not necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enough” translations and entries yeterli, yeterince, 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 yeterince, yeterli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
