What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "May your Ramadan Festival be auspicious" or "blessed".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Ramazan Bayramınız kutlu olsun uses the polite or second-person plural possessive suffix -ınız, making it an appropriate way to address one person formally or to address a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɾamazan bajɾamɯnɯz kutlu olsun/. The sound /ɾ/ is like the 't' in AmE atom. /m/ is like 'm' in much. /z/ is like 'z' in zone. /n/ is like 'n' in not. /b/ is like 'b' in about. /j/ is like 'y' in yes. /ɯ/ is somewhat like the 'o' in ribbon. /k/ is like 'c' in core. /u/ is like 'oo' in cool. And /s/ is like 's' in send.
When do people say it?
In Turkish culture, it is common to exchange kisses on both cheeks or to hug while exchanging these greetings. When someone offers you a greeting, a common response is Size de (To you too) or Size de kutlu olsun (May it be blessed to you too).
Did you know?
- Customarily, the youngest members of a family kiss the right hand of their elders and touch it to their forehead while saying this phrase.
- While Ramazan Bayramı is the formal name, Turkish people often simply call the holiday Şeker Bayramı or 'Sugar Feast' because of the abundance of sweets shared.
- The word kutlu is linked to the ancient Turkic concept of kut, which refers to a divine blessing or spiritual power granted by heaven.
Examples in context
- Ramazan Bayramınız kutlu olsun.Happy Eid al-Fitr.
- Ramazan Bayramınız kutlu olsun, nice mutlu yıllara.Happy Eid al-Fitr, to many happy years.
Example conversation
Selin and Emre meet in the street during the holiday.
- SelinMerhaba Emre, Ramazan Bayramınız kutlu olsun!Hello Emre, happy Eid al-Fitr!
- EmreTeşekkürler Selin, senin de bayramın kutlu olsun.Thanks Selin, happy holiday to you too.
- SelinAilenle beraber iyi eğlenceler dilerim.I wish you a good time with your family.
- EmreÇok sağ ol, sana da iyi tatiller.Thanks a lot, have a good holiday too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ramazan, kutlu, ramazan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
