günaydın aşkım
/ɟynajdɯn aʃkɯm/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good morning, love" is translated into Turkish as günaydın aşkım.
This phrase is used as a morning greeting specifically for a romantic partner. While günaydın is a standard greeting for anyone, adding aşkım shifts the meaning to an intimate expression used between lovers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of günaydın, which means "good morning" and aşkım, which means "my love".
Which one should you use?
The standard greeting günaydın is used generally, but adding aşkım makes it an intimate expression. You may also hear günaydın canım, which is a common alternative that is slightly less intense than aşkım but still very affectionate.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɟynajdɯn aʃkɯm/. The sound /ɟ/ is like the [g] in ar[g]ue, /n/ is like the [n] in [n]ot, /j/ is like the [y] in [y]es, /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribb[o]n, /ʃ/ is like the [sh] in [sh]oe, /k/ is like the [c] in [c]ore and /m/ is like the [m] in [m]uch.
Did you know?
- The word günaydın is a modern invention from the 1910s. Before this, Turkish speakers used different phrases to wish someone a good day.
- Turkish speakers may use günaydın well into the afternoon if they have just woken up from a nap, regardless of the actual time of day.
- Although günaydın aşkım is for partners, the alternative günaydın canım is so common that it is often used between close friends or family members, not just lovers.
Examples in context
- Günaydın, tatlı aşkım.Good morning, my sweet love.
- Günaydın aşkım, nasılsın?Good morning love, how are you?
- Günaydın aşkım, uykunu alabildin mi?Good morning love, were you able to sleep well?
- Günaydın aşkım, bugün çok güzel görünüyorsun.Good morning love, you look very beautiful today.
Example conversation
Merve and Burak are having breakfast together in their kitchen.
- MerveGünaydın aşkım.Good morning love.
- BurakGünaydın canım, sana da günaydın.Good morning darling, good morning to you too.
- MerveKahvaltın hazır, hadi gel.Your breakfast is ready, come on.
- BurakHemen geliyorum.I am coming right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries günaydın, CC BY-SA 4.0.
