defol
/ˈdef.oɫ/
In Turkish, "get lost" is translated as defol. Wiktionary also lists defol git.
Meaning: go away! (intj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| defol | /ˈdef.oɫ/ |
| defol git | /defol ɟit/ (from spelling rules) |
defol is a commonly used and straightforward way to say 'get lost' in Turkish. If you want to express the literal act of losing one's way or the state of being lost, you should use the related verb kaybolmak instead.
Which one should you use?
The form defolup git combines the command defol with the verb git (go) to emphasize the act of leaving. Note that kaybolmak refers to the literal act of losing one's way or disappearing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
defol is highly impolite and is considered a rude way to dismiss someone.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdef.oɫ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The f sound is like the [f] in the English word "food".
Did you know?
- The command defol literally translates to 'be a push away' or 'be a repulsion', stemming from the Arabic word for 'pushing' or 'repelling'.
- While defol is very rude, Turks sometimes use it jokingly among extremely close friends to show a high level of intimacy and comfort.
- In very formal or old-fashioned Ottoman Turkish, the root of defol was used in legal or official contexts to describe the expulsion of someone from a place.
Examples in context
- Biri sana "defol!" derse ne yaparsın?If someone says "Get lost!" to you, what will you do?This sentence asks about the reaction to being told defol.Tatoeba #4942151 by duran, translation #2681323 by FeuDRenais2
- Tom Mary'ye defolup gitmesini söyledi.Tom told Mary to get lost.This sentence describes an instance where someone was told to defol.Tatoeba #5263337 by duran, translation #5259298 by CK
- Defol.Get lost.This sentence provides a direct example of the command defol.Tatoeba #854489 by duran, translation #854500 by CK
- Seni istemiyorum, defol!I don't want you, get lost!
- Yok ol buradan!Get lost from here!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people are having a heated argument in a park.
- CanBeni artık rahat bırak!Leave me alone already!
- MerveDefol buradan!Get lost from here!
- CanBana bağırma.Don't yell at me.
- MerveHayır, defol git!No, get lost!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get lost” translations and entries defol, 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 defol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
