lol
/lol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lol' is used in Turkish as lol.
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| lol | /lol/ (from spelling rules) |
| LOL | /lol/ (from spelling rules) |
Which one should you use?
The forms lol and LOL are both used to express laughter.
How do you pronounce it?
/lol/
Did you know?
- In Turkish social media, you may see jsjsjs, which is a phonetic shortcut for a specific type of giggle and serves as a local alternative to lol.
- In Turkish internet slang, the letter 'q' is sometimes used to mimic a certain laughing sound, which is a complete departure from how 'lol' functions.
- Using 'lol' in a formal Turkish email would be seen as an extreme breach of etiquette, much more so than in English-speaking contexts due to the language's strict formal/informal divide.
Examples in context
- Lol, bu çok komik.Lol, this is so funny.This sentence shows how to use lol to react to something funny.Tatoeba #5665360 by duran, translation #3089551 by Hybrid
- Lol, şaka yapıyorsun sanırım.Lol, I think you are joking.
Example conversation
Selin and Can are texting about a funny video.
- SelinVideoyu izledin mi?Did you watch the video?
- CanEvet, çok saçma lol.Yes, it is so ridiculous lol.
- SelinKedinin yüzü çok komikti.The cat's face was very funny.
- CanKesinlikle, güldüm şu an.Definitely, I'm laughing right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lol” translations, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
