What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "To money my need exists".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the noun para (money) uses the dative case suffix -a because the word ihtiyaç (need) requires the dative case in Turkish. You can adjust the phrase to change who has the need by altering the possessive suffix: use Paraya ihtiyacın var for "you need money" (singular/informal) and Paraya ihtiyacı var for "he/she needs money".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /paɾaja ihtijadʒɯm vaɾ/. The sounds are as follows: /p/ is like [p]an, /ɾ/ is like the American English sound in a[t]om, /j/ is like [y]es, /i/ is like cr[ee]k, /h/ is like [h]ome, /dʒ/ is like [j]ump, /ɯ/ is somewhat like ribb[o]n, /m/ is like [m]uch and /v/ is like [v]ase.
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, asking for money directly using Paraya ihtiyacım var can be seen as overly blunt. People often use indirect phrases or metaphors about 'tightness' sıkışmak to hint at financial difficulty.
- While para means 'money', the word comes from the Persian word parā, which refers to a small coin. In modern Turkish, para is used for all currency regardless of the denomination.
- The word ihtiyaç is a loanword from Arabic, reflecting the deep influence of Ottoman-era vocabulary on modern Turkish.
Examples in context
- Çok fazla paraya ihtiyacım var.I need money badly.This sentence shows how to use Paraya ihtiyacım var to express needing money badly.Tatoeba #1480590 by duran, translation #256962 by CM
- Paraya ihtiyacım var, işe değil.I need money, not a job.This sentence uses Paraya ihtiyacım var to clarify that the need is for money rather than a job.Tatoeba #10239963 by tulin, translation #10052138 by maaster
- Diğer şeyleri almak için paraya ihtiyacım var.I need money to buy other things.This sentence uses Paraya ihtiyacım var to explain the purpose of needing money.Tatoeba #5307775 by duran, translation #3150755 by CK
- Paraya ihtiyacım var ve krediye başvurmak istiyorum.I need money, and I would like to apply for a loan.
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Example conversation
Can and Merve are discussing their travel plans.
- CanTatile gitmek için paraya ihtiyacım var.I need money to go on vacation.
- MerveBenim de paraya ihtiyacım var.I need money too.
- CanBiraz biriktirmemiz gerekecek.We will need to save a little.
- MerveHaklısın, Can.You are right, Can.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
