hamburger
/hambuɾɟeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hamburger" is translated into Turkish as hamburger.
hamburger is used to refer to a sandwich.
Meaning: sandwich (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /hambuɾɟeɾ/. To say it correctly, compare the sounds to these English words: the /h/ in [h]ome, the /m/ in [m]uch, the /b/ in a[b]out, the /u/ in c[oo]l, the /ɾ/ in AmE a[t]om and the /ɟ/ in ar[g]ue.
Did you know?
- In Turkey, a hamburger is often served with a side of patates kızartması, but you will frequently see a small side salad of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers included on the plate.
- While hamburger is understood, many Turkish menus list a 'köfte ekmek' instead, which is a local way of serving a seasoned meat patty in bread.
- When ordering a hamburger in Turkey, you can specify menü to get a combo meal that includes a drink and fries.
Examples in context
- Tom bir hamburger yedi.Tom ate a hamburger.This sentence is useful for describing someone eating a hamburger.Tatoeba #3632097 by duran, translation #3434116 by CK
- Sana bir hamburger ısmarladım.I've ordered you a hamburger.This sentence is useful for saying you have ordered a hamburger for someone.Tatoeba #2925990 by duran, translation #2360190 by CK
- Bu hamburgeri yiyebilir miyim?May I eat this hamburger?This sentence is useful for asking permission to eat a hamburger.Tatoeba #4606671 by duran, translation #430144 by witbrock
- Merhaba, bir hamburger alabilir miyim lütfen?Hello, can I have a hamburger, please?
- Arkadaşlarımı burger yemek için yeni açılan mekâna davet ettim.I invited my friends to the newly opened place to eat burgers.
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Example conversation
Selin and Emre are deciding what to eat at a cafe.
- SelinAcıktın mı Emre?Are you hungry, Emre?
- EmreEvet, bir hamburger yemek istiyorum.Yes, I want to eat a hamburger.
- SelinBen de bir hamburger alayım.I will have a hamburger too.
- EmreTamam, hemen sipariş verelim.Okay, let's order immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hamburger” translations and entries hamburger, 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.
