anne
/ɑnːe/
The Turkish word for "mom" is anne.
anne is an informal way to refer to a female parent.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can use the more affectionate form anneciğim to say "my dear mom" or "mommy" when addressing your mother.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "my mom", you can add the possessive suffix -im to the word to create annem. If you need to refer to multiple people, the plural form of anne is anneler.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑnːe/. The sound of the n is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- In highly emotional or poetic contexts, Turkish speakers may use annem to address a child or a younger loved one, similar to saying 'my dear'.
- While anne is used for mother, the word for 'grandmother' on the father's side is babaanne, literally meaning 'father-mother'.
- In Turkey, it is common to use anne as a term of endearment for a woman who is not a parent, such as a close female mentor or a beloved older relative.
Examples in context
- O senin annen mi?Is she your mom?This sentence is useful for asking if a woman is someone's anne.Tatoeba #1259013 by duran, translation #3951963 by felvideki
- Ve senin annen de.And your mom also.This sentence is useful for noting that someone is also an anne.Tatoeba #5315581 by deyta, translation #434222 by lukaszpp
- Sen iyi bir annesin.You're a good mom.This sentence is useful for complimenting someone on being a good anne.Tatoeba #2695501 by Gulo_Luscus, translation #2548889 by CK
- Lütfen, annenizle konuşabilir miyim?May I speak with your mother, please?
- 378 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Burak and Selin are talking about their parents.
- BurakAnne bugün bize gelecek mi?Will mom come to us today?
- SelinEvet, saat beşte burada olur.Yes, she will be here at five.
- BurakSelin, anne için pasta alalım mı?Selin, shall we buy a cake for mom?
- SelinHarika bir fikir, hadi gidelim.That is a great idea, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
