haha
/haha/from spelling rules
The English phrase "haha" is written as haha in Turkish. If unsure, use haha. Wiktionary also lists hehe.
Meaning: representation of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| haha | /haha/ (from spelling rules) |
| hehe | /hehe/ (from spelling rules) |
Both haha and hehe are used to represent laughter in informal situations. While haha is a representation of standard laughter, hehe is often used to convey a more mischievous, sly or slightly awkward laugh.
Which one should you use?
haha represents standard laughter, whereas hehe conveys a more mischievous, sly or slightly awkward tone. For imitating laughter when something is genuinely funny, one might use the elongated Ha-ha-ha even though it is not listed as a separate form in the pack.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /haha/. The [h] sound is like the [h] in [h]ome.
Did you know?
- In Turkish digital slang, you might see people use 'asdfghjkl' instead of 'haha' to represent intense laughter, similar to how English speakers use 'keysmash'.
- The concept of ' gülmek' (to laugh) is often paired with the word 'patlamak' (to explode) to create the phrase 'gülmekten patlamak', meaning to laugh uncontrollably.
- To describe a 'silent' or 'smirking' laugh, Turks use the word kıkırdamak, which mimics the rhythmic sound of a giggle.
Examples in context
- Haha.Haha.This sentence is useful for seeing the placement of haha.Tatoeba #13498774 by vowelharmony, translation #13111646 by LeviHighway
- Haha, çok komik bir hikayeydi.Haha, it was a very funny story.
- O kadar komik ki haha!It is so funny, haha!
Example conversation
Emre and Zeynep are texting about a funny video.
- EmreBu videoyu izledin mi?Did you watch this video?
- ZeynepEvet, haha! Çok komik.Yes, haha! It's very funny.
- EmreBence de, haha.I think so too, haha.
- ZeynepGülmekten karnım ağrıdı.My stomach hurts from laughing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “haha” translations, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
