Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| temmuz | /temˈmuz/ |
| orakayı | /oɾakajɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
| yanarayı | /janaɾajɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
| biçim ayı | /bit͡ʃim ajɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
In modern Turkish, temmuz is the standard word used for the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar in all contexts, such as discussing dates, weather or schedules.
Which one should you use?
While temmuz is the standard term, other forms like orakayı, yanarayı and biçim ayı exist in the language. However, in modern Turkish, only temmuz is used for the month in standard contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'in July', add the locative suffix -da to the month and use an apostrophe for the proper noun to get Temmuz'da. To express possession or the genitive case, such as 'of July', add the suffix -un to the month with an apostrophe to get Temmuz'un.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /temˈmuz/. The 'm' sounds like the [m] in much, the 'u' sounds like the [oo] in cool and the 'z' sounds like the [z] in zone.
Did you know?
- The standard word temmuz is actually an ancient loanword from Mesopotamia, tracing its roots back to the Sumerian name for a deity.
- The term yanarayı describes the month by the intense heat of the season, literally translating to 'the burning month'.
- In Turkish, the word for 'month', ay, is also the root for 'moon', showing how the language links celestial bodies to timekeeping.
Examples in context
- Dört Temmuz kutlu olsun!Happy fourth of July!This sentence uses temmuz to wish someone a happy fourth of July.Tatoeba #5065736 by duran, translation #2561914 by Hybrid
- O 28 Temmuz 1888'de doğdu.He was born on the 28th July 1888.This sentence uses temmuz to state a specific birth date.Tatoeba #4336174 by deyta, translation #4329030 by monahxo
- Yaz tatili temmuzda başlar.The summer vacation begins in July.This sentence uses temmuz to indicate when summer vacation begins.Tatoeba #1657686 by duran, translation #24312 by CK
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Example conversation
Emre and Merve are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- EmreTemmuz ayında tatile gidebilir miyiz?Can we go on vacation in July?
- MerveEvet, Temmuz benim için harika bir ay.Yes, July is a great month for me.
- EmrePeki, hangi günlerde orada olalım?Okay, on which days should we be there?
- MerveTemmuz ortasında gitmek çok iyi olur.It would be very good to go in mid-July.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “July” translations and entries temmuz, 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 ayı, biçim, temmuz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
