pazartesi
/paˈzaɾ.te.si/
Monday in Turkish is pazartesi.
The word pazartesi is a noun meaning Monday. It can also function as an adverb meaning on Monday without changing its form.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify "the day of Monday" or to emphasize the day itself, you can add the word günü (day) after the term to form pazartesi günü. If you need to refer to the plural "Mondays", the form is pazartesiler.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /paˈzaɾ.te.si/. The syllable stress is on the 2nd of 4 syllables. For the sounds, use [p] as in [p]an, [z] as in [z]one, [ɾ] as in the American English sound in a[t]om, [s] as in [s]end and [i] as in cr[ee]k.
Did you know?
- The word pazartesi literally translates to 'market day after' because it combines pazar (market/Sunday) and ertesi (the next/following).
- Turkish does not use capital letters for days of the week unless they start a sentence. Writing Pazartesi in the middle of a sentence is generally considered incorrect.
- While pazartesi is the standard name, the phrase pazartesi sendromu is used to describe 'Monday syndrome', the feeling of reluctance when returning to work.
Examples in context
- Pazartesi çok geç mi?Is Monday too late?This sentence is useful for asking if pazartesi is too late.Tatoeba #4845697 by dursun, translation #4495054 by CK
- Pazartesi günü ne oldu?What happened on Monday?This sentence is useful for asking what happened on pazartesi.Tatoeba #5857672 by deyta, translation #5851979 by CK
- Pazartesi size uyar mı?Does Monday work for you?This sentence is useful for asking if pazartesi works for someone.Tatoeba #12397606 by Iye_Tete, translation #12397353 by Miktsoanit
- Ne zaman buluşalım? Pazartesi günü müsaitim.When shall we meet? I'm available on Monday.
- 1431 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Selin and Emre are discussing their plans for the upcoming week.
- SelinPazartesi günü boş musun, Emre?Are you free on Monday, Emre?
- EmreEvet, pazartesi öğleden sonra müsaitim.Yes, I am available on Monday afternoon.
- SelinHarika, o zaman kahve içelim.Great, let's drink coffee then.
- EmreTamam, pazartesi görüşürüz Selin.Okay, see you on Monday, Selin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Monday” translations and entries pazartesi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pazartesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
