at
/ˈat/
The Turkish word for horse is at. If unsure, use at. Wiktionary also lists deh deh and beygir.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| at | /ˈat/ | |
| deh deh | /deh deh/ (from spelling rules) | childish |
| beygir | /bejˈɟiɾ/ | derogatory |
The word is used to refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Which one should you use?
While at refers to the animal generally, beygir is often used to refer to a workhorse or a nag. Note that beygir can carry a derogatory connotation when applied to people.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Deh deh is a childish way to refer to a horse, typically used when speaking to very young children. Beygir is considered derogatory.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add the suffix -lar to get atlar (horses). To indicate possession, such as 'of the horse', add the genitive suffix -ın to get atın.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈat/
Did you know?
- In traditional Turkish idioms, the phrase atı alan Üsküdar'a varmış is used when someone has already achieved their goal while others are still talking.
- In Turkish culture, the phrase atla can mean both 'jump' and 'get on the horse'.
- The word beygir is actually a Persian loanword that literally describes a creature that is 'carrying a load'.
Examples in context
- O bir at mı?Is it a horse?This sentence is useful for asking if an animal is a horse using at.Tatoeba #5234009 by duran, translation #5228514 by solejar
- Bu iyi bir at.This is a good horse.This sentence is useful for describing a quality of a horse using at.Tatoeba #12087937 by deyta, translation #12085512 by CK
- Bu at bize ait.This horse belongs to us.This sentence is useful for expressing ownership of a horse using at.Tatoeba #12087743 by deyta, translation #12087087 by CK
- At arabalarına binmeyi seviyorum!I love riding horse carriages!
- 476 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre and Selin are walking through a countryside field.
- EmreBak, orada bir at var!Look, there is a horse there!
- SelinEvet, çok güzel bir at.Yes, it is a very beautiful horse.
- EmreSence bu at çok hızlı mıdır?Do you think this horse is very fast?
- SelinBence de öyle görünüyor.I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries at, beygir, 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 at, beygir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
