zarf
/ˈzaɾf/
The Turkish word for envelope is zarf.
The primary meaning of zarf is a wrapper used for mailing. However, in a linguistic context, zarf also means 'adverb'.
Meaning: wrapper for mailing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zarf is zarflar. To say 'of the envelope', use the genitive form zarfın. To say 'to the envelope', use the dative form zarfa.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈzaɾf/. The /z/ sound is like the [z] in zone, the /ɾ/ sound is like the American English [t] in atom and the /f/ sound is like the [f] in food.
Did you know?
- Turkish grammar treats an 'adverb' as a zarf, which literally translates to a 'container' because it holds the circumstances of an action.
- In a historical context, zarf could refer to the outer casing of a book or a manuscript protector.
- The word zarf is inherited from the Arabic word ẓarf, which meant 'container'.
Examples in context
- Bana o zarfı ver.Give me that envelope.This sentence is useful for asking someone to hand you a specific zarf.Tatoeba #4559663 by duran, translation #3151493 by CK
- Bu zarfta adres yok.This envelope has no address.This sentence is useful for noting the absence of an address on a zarf.Tatoeba #10355176 by koala, translation #5734698 by CM
- Tom zarfı kesip açtı.Tom cut the envelope open.This sentence is useful for describing the action of cutting open a zarf.Tatoeba #5834562 by deyta, translation #5834520 by CK
- Zarf kelimesinin karşılığı "envelope"tir.The equivalent of the word "zarf" is "envelope".
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Example conversation
Burak and Elif are preparing to mail some letters at home.
- BurakMektuplar için yeni bir zarf buldun mu?Did you find a new envelope for the letters?
- ElifEvet, mutfak masasının üzerinde bir zarf var.Yes, there is an envelope on the kitchen table.
- BurakTamam, o zarfı hemen alıp getireyim.Okay, let me go get that envelope right away.
- ElifTeşekkürler, işimiz çok daha hızlı bitecek.Thanks, our work will be finished much faster.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “envelope” translations and entries zarf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zarf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
