ödev
/ødev/from spelling rules
The English word 'homework' is translated into Turkish as ödev. Wiktionary also lists ev ödevi.
Meaning: work that is done at home (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ödev | /ødev/ (from spelling rules) |
| ev ödevi | /ev ødevi/ (from spelling rules) |
The term ödev refers to a task or assignment. When you want to say 'to do homework', you use the phrase Ödev yapmak. Other related terms include Ödev Verme, which refers to the act of giving homework and Ödev kontrolü, meaning homework check.
Which one should you use?
While ödev can refer to any general assignment or task, the phrase ev ödevi specifically emphasizes that the work is a 'home task' to be completed at home.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /ødev/. The [v] sound is similar to the [v] in the English word [v]ase.
Did you know?
- Because ödev stems from a root meaning 'to pay', it carries a hidden sense of 'fulfilling a duty' or 'settling a debt'.
- While ödev is used for schoolwork, it also refers to a 'duty' or 'moral obligation' in a broader sense. You can use ödev to describe a civic duty or a religious task.
- Unlike English, where 'homework' is an uncountable noun, ödev can be pluralized as ödevler to refer to multiple different assignments.
Examples in context
- Ev ödevin var mı?Do you have homework?This sentence uses ödev to ask if you have homework.Tatoeba #4198230 by deyta, translation #2647195 by CK
- Ev ödevin hazır mı?Is your homework done?This sentence uses ödev to ask if homework is ready.Tatoeba #4968823 by duran, translation #4960772 by Chackoony
- O, ev ödevini yaptı.She has done her homework.This sentence uses ödev to state that someone has done their homework.Tatoeba #587470 by duran, translation #314945 by CK
- Bugün birçok ödevim var.I have a lot of homework today.
- Hafta sonuna kadar ev ödevini bitirmen gerekiyor.You need to finish your homework by the weekend.
- Hava güzel, ödevlerimizi parkta yapalım.The weather is nice, let's do our homework at the park.
- Ödevlerini bitirdin mi?Did you finish your homework?
- Sınavdan sonra öğretmen bize yeni ödevler verdi.The teacher gave us new homework after the exam.
- Ödev kontrolünde yüksek puan aldım.I got a high score on the homework check.
- 875 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre and Elif are talking at a cafe about their school workload.
- EmreBugün çok ödevim var.I have a lot of homework today.
- ElifSenin ödevin ne kadar sürer?How long will your homework take?
- EmreSanırım iki saat sürer.I think it will take two hours.
- ElifKolay gelsin, Emre.Good luck with your work, Emre.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homework” translations and entries ödev, ev ödevi, 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.
