mükemmel
/mycemˈmel/
The Turkish word for excellent is mükemmel.
mükemmel is used to describe something that is of the highest quality.
Meaning: of the highest quality (adj)
Which one should you use?
While mükemmel is the standard term for excellent, you may encounter other words depending on the context. Harika is often used to express excitement or satisfaction, and olağanüstü is used to describe remarkable achievements or exceptional performances.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In more formal situations, specifically when discussing remarkable achievements or exceptional performances, you might use olağanüstü. In informal contexts, such as expressing excitement among friends, the word harika is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /mycemˈmel/. The m sound is like the [m] in "much", and the c sound is like the [k] in "skew".
Did you know?
- While mükemmel means excellent, the related word kemal refers to maturity or perfection and is a common male given name in Turkey.
- While mükemmel describes perfection, if you want to say something is 'super' or 'extra' excellent in a very informal way, you might hear people use the slang 'efsane', which literally means 'legend'.
- The word mükemmel comes from the Arabic root for 'completing' or 'making whole'. To be 'excellent' in Turkish is etymologically linked to the idea of being complete.
Examples in context
- O mükemmel bir konu.That's an excellent point.This sentence shows how to use mükemmel to describe a point.Tatoeba #4076304 by duran, translation #3591137 by CK
- O mükemmel bir soru.That's an excellent question.This sentence shows how to use mükemmel to describe a question.Tatoeba #4710507 by duran, translation #3142705 by CK
- Bu mükemmel bir plan.It's an excellent plan.This sentence shows how to use mükemmel to describe a plan.Tatoeba #3681679 by duran, translation #3636040 by CK
- Harika bir iş çıkardınız!You did an excellent job!
- Çok iyi olmuş!It turned out excellent!
- Süper film seçmişsin!You've chosen an excellent movie!
- 212 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Burak and Elif are discussing a movie they just watched.
- BurakFilm gerçekten mükemmeldi.The movie was truly excellent.
- ElifEvet, oyuncular çok iyiydi.Yes, the actors were very good.
- BurakSenin de beğeneceğini biliyordum.I knew you would like it too.
- ElifKesinlikle, harika bir akşam oldu.Definitely, it was a great evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “excellent” translations and entries mükemmel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mükemmel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
