yakışıklı
/jakɯʃɯklɯ/from spelling rules
The Turkish word for handsome is yakışıklı.
Yakışıklı is used to describe an attractive man.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word yakışıklı is derived from the verb yakışmak, which means to suit or to look good on someone.
Which one should you use?
While yakışıklı is used specifically for men, the word güzel is the standard term used to describe the beauty of women or objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective yakışıklı does not change its form based on the gender of the person being described.
How do you pronounce it?
/jakɯʃɯklɯ/. The /j/ sound is like the [y] in yes, the /k/ is like the [c] in core, the /ʃ/ is like the [sh] in shoe and the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribbon.
Did you know?
- To say someone is 'extremely handsome', Turks often use the phrase taş gibi, which literally translates to 'like a stone'.
- The root yakışık can also be used in the idiom yakışık getirmek, which means to behave properly or to act in a way that is fitting for one's status.
- The historical Ottoman form of the word was written as یاقشقلو, showing how the Turkish language has transitioned from Arabic script to the modern Latin alphabet.
Examples in context
- O yakışıklı bir adam.He is a handsome man.This sentence shows how to describe a man as handsome using yakışıklı.Tatoeba #1267360 by duran, translation #327948 by CK
- O esmer ve yakışıklı.He's dark and handsome.This sentence uses yakışıklı to describe a man who is both dark and handsome.Tatoeba #5174553 by duran, translation #1934831 by Spamster
- Ne yakışıklı bir adam!What a handsome guy!This sentence expresses admiration for a handsome guy using yakışıklı.Tatoeba #12204315 by deyta, translation #12204213 by CK
- O, gerçekten çok yakışıklı bir erkek.He is a truly handsome man.
- 238 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep and Mehmet are looking at a photo of a famous actor.
- MehmetBu aktör çok yakışıklı.This actor is very handsome.
- ZeynepEvet, gerçekten çok yakışıklı.Yes, he is truly very handsome.
- MehmetSenin de yakışıklı bir erkek arkadaşın var.You also have a handsome boyfriend.
- ZeynepTeşekkür ederim, Mehmet.Thank you, Mehmet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “handsome” translations and entries yakışıklı, 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 yakışıklı, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
