bebeğim
/bebejim/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for "my baby" is bebeğim.
bebeğim is used as a term of endearment to address a romantic partner or a young child. While it can refer to an actual infant, it is very commonly used as a romantic term for a partner, similar to how "baby" or "honey" is used in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of bebek (baby) and the first-person singular possessive suffix -im (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
When bebeğim is the direct object of a verb, the suffix changes to bebeğimi to indicate the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /bebejim/. The /b/ sound is like the [b] in about, the /j/ is like the [y] in yes, the /i/ is like the [ee] in creek and the /m/ is like the [m] in much.
Did you know?
- Turkish has a vast array of 'my' endearments involving body parts, such as gözüm ('my eye'), which conveys a deep, protective love similar to the sentiment of bebeğim.
- If a person is very angry, they might drop the possessive suffix and just say bebek to be sarcastic, effectively stripping the affection away from the word.
- Turkish culture often prefers terms relating to the heart or life, such as 'hayatım' (my life), making bebeğim a slightly more westernised or modern choice for young couples.
Examples in context
- İşte bebeğimin bir resmi.Here's a picture of my baby.This sentence shows how to use the possessive form of bebeğim for a picture.Tatoeba #4223503 by duran, translation #3308265 by CK
- Onlar benim bebeğimi aldı.They took my baby.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word as a direct object.Tatoeba #5551271 by duran, translation #4500048 by CK
- Bebeğimi görmek ister misin?Do you want to see my baby?This sentence shows the word used as a direct object when asking a question.Tatoeba #2664562 by Gulo_Luscus, translation #2033224 by CK
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A young couple is relaxing at home on a Sunday afternoon.
- MerveNasılsın bebeğim?How are you, my baby?
- BurakÇok iyiyim, sen nasılsın?I am very well, how are you?
- MerveBen de iyiyim canım.I am fine too, dear.
- BurakSeni çok seviyorum.I love you very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
