anne
/ɑnːe/
The English phrase "mama" is expressed in Turkish as anne.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɑnːe/. The n sound is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- While anne means 'mother', the word mama in Turkish refers to 'baby food' or 'pap'. Calling your mother mama in a Turkish household might lead to a funny misunderstanding about mealtime.
- When expressing extreme frustration or surprise, some Turkish speakers use ana! as an interjection. In this context, it functions similarly to an English speaker saying 'Oh my god!' or 'Wow!'
- In Turkish culture, the phrase anne eli değmiş gibi literally means 'as if a mother's hand touched it'. It is used to describe food that tastes homemade, comforting and delicious.
Examples in context
- Hâlâ anneme ana diyorum.I still call my mother Mama.This sentence shows how someone might still use a different term like "mama" to refer to their anne.Tatoeba #6540533 by duran, translation #6531302 by CK
- Mary, Tom'un şeker annesi.Mary is Tom's sugar mama.This sentence uses anne to translate the expression "sugar mama."Tatoeba #8533403 by soliloquist, translation #8533402 by soliloquist
- Anne felçli bir yüze sahipti.Mama had a crippled face.This sentence uses anne to refer to a person named Mama.Tatoeba #4835794 by chnky, translation #4834102 by derpapottamus
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Example conversation
Merve and Mehmet are talking on the phone about family.
- MerveAnnene selam söyle, Mehmet.Give my regards to your mother, Mehmet.
- MehmetSöylerim Merve, çok teşekkürler.I will, Merve, thank you very much.
- MerveOna bir çiçek aldın mı?Did you buy her a flower?
- MehmetEvet, annem için bir buket aldım.Yes, I bought a bouquet for my mother.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
