meme
/meˈme/
The English phrase 'meme' is translated into Turkish as meme.
meme refers to media that is copied and circulated online.
Meaning: media copied and circulated online (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /meˈme/. The [m] sound is like the [m] in [m]uch.
Did you know?
- The Turkish word for an internet 'meme' is the exact same word used for 'breast' or 'nipple'.
- The word meme is a linguistic relative of the Ancient Greek word μᾰ́μμη, which also referred to a breast.
- Because meme is an anatomical term in Turkish, a social media post titled with this word might be interpreted as much more provocative than intended by an English speaker.
Examples in context
- Bu meme çok komik.This meme is very funny.
- Yeni bir meme gördüm.I saw a new meme.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting on a messaging app.
- EmreŞu yeni meme'e baktın mı?Did you see that new meme?
- SelinHayır, hangisi?No, which one?
- EmreSana linkini gönderiyorum.I am sending you the link.
- SelinTamam, hemen bakıyorum.Okay, I'm looking at it right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry meme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
