mango
/manˈɡo/
The English word "mango" is translated into Turkish as mango. Wiktionary also lists Hint kirazı.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| mango | /manˈɡo/ |
| Hint kirazı | /hint ci.ɾaˈzɯ/ |
The term refers to the tropical fruit. You can use the standard word mango or the descriptive phrase Hint kirazı.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Hint kirazı literally translates to "Indian cherry".
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate that something contains mango or is mango-flavored (such as a juice or a cake), add the suffix -lu to the word to form mangolu.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /manˈɡo/. The /m/ sound is like the [m] in "much", the /n/ sound is like the [n] in "not" and the /ɡ/ sound is like the [g] in "ago".
Did you know?
- The word mango entered the Turkish language via English, but it originally traveled from the Malayalam language of India through Portuguese explorers.
- The alternative term Hint kirazı describes the fruit as an 'Indian cherry', reflecting an early attempt to categorize the unfamiliar tropical fruit using a known local berry.
- While mango is common now, the use of Hint kirazı highlights how Turkish often uses the word Hint to describe exotic goods or customs originating from the Indian subcontinent.
Examples in context
- Hiç mavi mango yoktur.There is no blue mango.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of the word mango in a negative context.Tatoeba #4808589 by deyta, translation #2760251 by mervert1
- Daniel mango suyu yapıyor.Daniel is making mango juice.This sentence shows how to use mango when discussing juice.Tatoeba #5301168 by deyta, translation #5296494 by katalex
- Daniel mangolu kek yapıyor.Daniel is making mango cake.This sentence illustrates how to use the word mango in the context of food like cake.Tatoeba #5534843 by deyta, translation #5296493 by katalex
- Mangoya bayılırımI love mango
- Mango almak istiyorum.I want to buy mango.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Selin and Can are at a fruit market.
- SelinBu mango çok taze görünüyor.This mango looks very fresh.
- CanEvet, bir tane alalım mı?Yes, shall we buy one?
- SelinAlalım, mango en sevdiğim meyvedir.Let's buy it, mango is my favorite fruit.
- CanTamam, ben onu sepete koyuyorum.Okay, I am putting it in the basket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mango” translations and entries mango, Hint kirazı, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hint, Hint kirazı, mango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
