Mutluyum
/mutlujum/from spelling rules
To say "i am happy" in Turkish, you say Mutluyum.
What does it mean word for word?
Mutluyum is composed of the adjective mutlu (happy) and the first-person singular suffix -yum (I am).
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, the subject "I" (Ben) is often omitted in Mutluyum because the suffix -yum already identifies the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form of the adjective is mutlu, which can be used alone to mean "happy" without a specific subject-verb conjugation. To negate the phrase, you use the word değil (not) followed by the person suffix, resulting in mutlu değilim.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mutlujum/. For comparison, the /m/ is like [m]uch, the /u/ is like c[oo]l and the /j/ is like [y]es.
Did you know?
- To express a state of 'bliss' or 'extreme happiness', Turks might use the phrase dünyalar benim oldu, which literally translates to 'the worlds became mine'.
- Turkish is an agglutinative language, meaning you can keep adding suffixes to mutlu to create complex sentences like 'I might not have been happy', all within one single word.
- In formal settings or old literature, you might see the word saadet instead of mutluluk to describe a more spiritual or lasting sense of happiness.
Examples in context
- Kız arkadaşım ile mutluyum.I am happy with my girlfriend.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness regarding a relationship with your girlfriend using Mutluyum.Tatoeba #4938653 by duran, translation #1758716 by shanghainese
- Sen mutluysan, ben de mutluyum.If you are happy, I am happy.This sentence shows how to express happiness in a conditional sense using Mutluyum.Tatoeba #5280898 by deyta, translation #3383983 by petersmr
- Sesinizi duyduğum için mutluyum.I am happy to hear your voice.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are happy because you heard someone's voice using Mutluyum.Tatoeba #1100486 by duran, translation #70500 by CK
- Oldukça memnunum, şirketimizin başarısı beni gururlandırdı.I am quite pleased, the success of our company made me proud.
- Fevkalade mutluyum, bu güzel haberi sizinle paylaşmak istedim.I am extremely happy, I wanted to share this good news with you.
- Çok mutluyum, bugün arkadaşlarımla güzel bir gün geçirdim.I am very happy, I had a great day with my friends today.
- Neşeliyim, yeni bir hobim oldu ve gerçekten keyif alıyorum.I am cheerful, I developed a new hobby and I really enjoy it.
- Keyifliyim, tatilde deniz kenarında kitap okuyarak dinleniyorum.I am in a good mood, I am relaxing by the seaside and reading a book on my vacation.
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Example conversation
Merve and Mehmet are catching up at a cafe.
- MerveYeni işin için çok mutluyum, Mehmet.I am very happy for your new job, Mehmet.
- MehmetTeşekkürler Merve, ben de çok mutluyum.Thanks Merve, I am very happy too.
- MerveHarika bir haber!That is great news!
- MehmetEvet, her şey yolunda gidiyor.Yes, everything is going well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
