ay
/ɑj/
The Turkish word for month is ay.
The word ay refers to a period into which a year is divided.
Meaning: period into which a year is divided (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ay is aylar. To indicate direction or duration, such as 'for a month', you can add the dative suffix -a to form aya. To show possession or a relationship to the month, use the genitive form ayın.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /ɑj/. The sound of the 'j' is like the [y] in the English word 'yes'.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, ay can be used as an interjection to express surprise, sadness or a call for attention, similar to 'oh' or 'hey' in English.
- When describing a beautiful person, Turkish speakers sometimes use the word ay as a metaphor for beauty and radiance.
- In Turkish grammar, while ay is the noun for 'month', the word for 'monthly' is aylık, which is also the common term for a salary or monthly allowance.
Examples in context
- O bir ay aldı.It took a month.Tatoeba #4055382 by duran, translation #3273043 by CN
- Geçen ay ne oldu?What happened last month?Tatoeba #4176060 by deyta, translation #3129469 by CK
- O bir ay önceydi.That was a month ago.Tatoeba #5008911 by duran, translation #5008906 by CK
- Geçen ay, İstanbul'u ilk kez ziyaret ettim.Last month, I visited Istanbul for the first time.
- Gelecek ay tatilde olacağım.I will be on vacation next month.
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Example conversation
Can and Selin are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- CanHangi ay tatile gideceğiz?Which month will we go on vacation?
- SelinTemmuz ayında gitmeyi planlıyorum.I am planning to go in the month of July.
- CanO ay çok sıcak olur.That month will be very hot.
- SelinEvet, ama deniz harika olacak.Yes, but the sea will be wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “month” translations and entries ay, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ay, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
