aslan yavrusu
/aslan javɾusu/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lion cub" is translated into Turkish as aslan yavrusu.
This noun is used to refer to a young lion.
Meaning: young lion (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a noun compound composed of aslan (lion) and yavru (offspring or young one). Because yavru is a general term for the young of any animal, aslan yavrusu literally means "lion offspring".
How do you pronounce it?
To pronounce aslan yavrusu, use the following sounds: /s/ as in [s]end, /n/ as in [n]ot, /j/ as in [y]es, /v/ as in [v]ase, /ɾ/ as in the American English sound in a[t]om and /u/ as in c[oo]l.
Did you know?
- While aslan is the standard word for lion, it is also used as a common masculine given name in Turkey, often symbolizing strength and bravery.
- Because yavru is so general, it is often used affectionately in Turkish to describe a small child or a loved one, much like 'baby' in English.
- The word aslan shares a linguistic root with kaplan ('tiger'), sırtlan ('hyena') and yılan ('snake'). These words all use the same suffix to denote a wild or predatory animal.
Examples in context
- Aslan yavrularını çok seviyorum! Küçük aslanlara benziyorlar.I love lion cubs! They are like little lions.
- Bir aslan yavrusu çok sevimli görünüyor.A lion cub looks very cute.
- Bahçede küçük bir aslan yavrusu gördük.We saw a small lion cub in the garden.
- Aslan yavrusu annesinin arkasından koşuyor.The lion cub is running behind its mother.
Example conversation
Selin and Mehmet are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- SelinBak, şu aslan yavrusu ne kadar tatlı!Look, that lion cub is so sweet!
- MehmetEvet, aslan yavrusu çok hızlı hareket ediyor.Yes, the lion cub is moving very fast.
- SelinAnnesi de onu izliyor.Its mother is watching it too.
- MehmetGerçekten harika bir manzara.It is truly a wonderful sight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aslan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
