ben
/ˈben/
The phrase "me" is translated into Turkish as ben.
The pronoun is used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the pronoun changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use beni when "me" is the direct object of a verb. Use bana for the indirect object, such as "to me" or "for me". Use bende to indicate possession or location, meaning "on me" or "with me". Use benim to indicate possession, meaning "my" or "mine". Use benimle to mean "with me". Finally, use benden to indicate movement or origin from the speaker, meaning "from me".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈben/. The /b/ sound is like the [b] in "about" and the /n/ sound is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- While ben means 'me' or 'I', it is also the exact same word for a 'mole' or a 'beauty mark' on one's skin.
- While ben is the standard word for 'I', Turkish often drops the pronoun entirely in a sentence because the verb ending already tells you who is speaking.
- In very formal or humble contexts, speakers might avoid using ben to sound less self-centered, preferring to let the verb conjugation imply the speaker.
Examples in context
- Gel ve beni al.Come and get me.This sentence is useful for practicing the form ben in the context of being fetched.Tatoeba #3061839 by duran, translation #2869908 by CK
- Gel ve beni gör.Come and see me.This sentence is useful for practicing the form ben in the context of being seen.Tatoeba #1253043 by duran, translation #324516 by CK
- Bu iş beni aşar.This work is beyond me.This sentence is useful for practicing the form ben in the context of a task being too difficult.Tatoeba #1490154 by duran, translation #59126 by CK
- Bana yardım edebilir misiniz?Can you help me?
- Benden bilsinler!Let them know from me!
- Bana bak!Look at me!
- Bana kalsa…If it were up to me…
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about who will go to the store.
- BurakMarketten bir şey alacak mısın?Are you going to buy something from the market?
- MerveEvet, ben gideceğim.Yes, I will go.
- BurakBen de gelsem olur mu?Would it be okay if I came too?
- MerveTabii, gel beraber gidelim.Of course, let's go together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ben, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
