What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Zafer (victory), Bayramınız (your holiday/festival) and kutlu olsun (may it be auspicious/blessed).
Which one should you use?
Use the default form Zafer Bayramınız kutlu olsun for formal settings or groups, and the shortened Zafer Bayramın kutlu olsun for friends or family.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -ınız in Bayramınız makes the phrase polite or plural, addressing more than one person or using the formal "you". By changing the possessive suffix to -ımız, you can say Zafer Bayramımız kutlu olsun to include yourself in the celebration.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /zafeɾ bajɾamɯnɯz kutlu olsun/. Here is a guide to the sounds: [z] as in zone, [f] as in food, [ɾ] as in the American English pronunciation of atom, [b] as in about, [j] as in yes, [m] as in much, [ɯ] somewhat like ribbon, [n] as in not, [k] as in core, [u] as in cool and [s] as in send.
Did you know?
- The word kutlu originates from the ancient Turkic concept of 'kut', which refers to a divine blessing or a sacred power bestowed by the heavens.
- On August 30, it is common to see Turkish cities decorated with red flags and portraits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as the day celebrates his leadership in the War of Independence.
- Turkish has different words for 'holiday', and bayram is used for celebrations like Victory Day, whereas tatil is used for a day off from work or a vacation.
Examples in context
- Zafer Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun, Ahmet Bey.Happy Victory Day to you, Mr. Ahmet.
- Zafer Bayramınız kutlu olsun.Happy Victory Day to you.
- Sizin de Zafer Bayramınız kutlu olsun!Happy Victory Day to you too!
Example conversation
Elif and Burak meet on the street during the national holiday.
- ElifMerhaba Burak, Zafer Bayramınız kutlu olsun!Hello Burak, happy Victory Day!
- BurakTeşekkürler Elif, senin de bayramın kutlu olsun.Thanks Elif, happy holiday to you too.
- ElifBugün kutlamalara gidecek misin?Are you going to the celebrations today?
- BurakEvet, akşam geçidini izleyeceğim.Yes, I will watch the parade in the evening.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
