What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "May your Republic Day be blessed/celebrated".
Which one should you use?
While Cumhuriyet Bayramınız kutlu olsun addresses the listener specifically as "your Republic Day", the form Cumhuriyet Bayramı kutlu olsun is a common alternative that omits the possessive "your" to say "Happy Republic Day" in a more general sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ankara, one might say Cumhuriyet Bayramı Kutlu Olsun! and in Izmir, one might say Cumhuriyet Bayramın Kutlu Olsun!
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -ınız in Bayramınız makes the phrase polite or plural, addressing "your" (plural/formal) instead of "your" (singular/informal). Using Bayramın instead of Bayramınız makes the greeting informal, used when addressing a single friend or peer.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒumhuɾijet bajɾamɯnɯz kutlu olsun/. The sounds are as follows: [j]ump for /dʒ/, c[oo]l for /u/, [m]uch for /m/, [h]ome for /h/, AmE a[t]om for /ɾ/, cr[ee]k for /i/, [y]es for /j/, a[b]out for /b/, somewhat like ribb[o]n for /ɯ/, [n]ot for /n/, [z]one for /z/, [c]ore for /k/ and [s]end for /s/.
Did you know?
- The word kutlu comes from kut, an ancient Turkic concept of divine grace or spiritual energy bestowed by the heavens to leaders.
- While Bayram is used here for a national holiday, the same word is used for the two major religious holidays in Turkey, blending secular and spiritual contexts.
- In Turkish, the structure of kutlu olsun is used for almost every celebration, including birthdays and weddings, acting as a universal formula for 'happy' or 'blessed'.
Examples in context
- Cumhuriyet Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun! Umarım güzel ve mutlu bir gün geçirirsiniz!May your Republic Day be blessed! I hope you have a beautiful and happy day!
- Hepinizin Cumhuriyet Bayramı Kutlu Olsun!Happy Republic Day to all of you!
- Cumhuriyet Bayramınız kutlu olsun.Happy Republic Day to you.
- Cumhuriyet Bayramınız kutlu olsun, iyi eğlenceler!Happy Republic Day, have fun!
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street during the national holiday.
- MehmetMerhaba Elif, Cumhuriyet Bayramınız kutlu olsun!Hello Elif, Happy Republic Day!
- ElifTeşekkürler Mehmet, senin de bayramın kutlu olsun.Thanks Mehmet, happy holiday to you too.
- MehmetBugün kutlamalara gidecek misin?Are you going to the celebrations today?
- ElifEvet, beraber gidelim mi?Yes, shall we go together?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cumhuriyet, kutlu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
