aşkım
/aʃˈkɯm/
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Turkish as aşkım.
Aşkım is a common way to express love in Turkish and is specifically used to address a romantic partner. While it is a primary way to say "my love," other terms exist, such as sevgilim (a popular way to say "my love" among couples), hayatım (literally "my life") or gözümün nuru (the light of my eyes).
What does it mean word for word?
The word aşkım is a combination of aşk, meaning "love" and the first-person singular possessive suffix -ım, meaning "my".
Which one should you use?
Aşkım is intended for a romantic partner. In contrast, canım (which can be translated as "my dear" or "my darling") is a more versatile term of endearment that can be used for friends, family and partners alike.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʃˈkɯm/. The sound /ʃ/ is like [sh]oe, /k/ is like [c]ore, /ɯ/ is somewhat like ribb[o]n and /m/ is like [m]uch.
When do people say it?
Turkish speakers have many ways to express affection. Beyond romantic terms, one might use canım cicim to mean "my dear cutie" or yavrum to mean "my baby".
Did you know?
- While aşkım is romantic, the similar-sounding canım refers to the 'soul' or 'life force' and can be used for a complete stranger in a friendly shop interaction.
- Turkish has a specific cultural concept called aşk acısı, which translates to 'love pain', describing the physical and emotional ache of heartbreak.
- In Turkish, expressing love can involve calling a partner balım, which literally means 'my honey', reflecting a linguistic preference for sweet substances as metaphors for affection.
Examples in context
- Evimize hoş geldin, aşkım!Welcome home, my love!This sentence is useful for welcoming a partner home using aşkım.Tatoeba #5030473 by duran, translation #4873659 by Bikkietin
- Aşkım hiçbir şeye mal olmaz.My love doesn't cost anything.This sentence shows the use of aşkım in a metaphorical sense.Tatoeba #4980563 by duran, translation #3615048 by mervert1
- Lütfen bana aşkımı geri ver.Please return to me my love.This sentence uses aşkım to express a request for a lost love.Tatoeba #6042155 by deyta, translation #6041051 by OsoHombre
- Merhaba, aşkım.Hello, my love.
- Seni seviyorum, sevgilim.I love you, my love.
- Sen benim her şeyimsin, canım.You are my everything, my dear.
- Her şeyim, hayatım.My everything, my life.
- İş yerindeki beyaz yakalı aşkım, seni özledim.My white-collar love from work, I missed you.
- Sevgilimle her zaman yan yana olmak istiyorum.I want to be together with my love, always.
- Hadi, canım cicim, güzel bir yürüyüş yapalım.Come on, my dear cutie, let's go for a nice walk.
- Sen benim gözümün nurusun.You are the light of my eyes.
- Uyandın mı, yavrum?Did you wake up, my baby?
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Example conversation
Emre and Merve are talking in their living room in the evening.
- EmreGünün nasıl geçti aşkım?How was your day, my love?
- MerveÇok yoğun geçti Emre.It was very busy, Emre.
- EmreHadi, sana bir çay yapayım.Come on, let me make you some tea.
- MerveHarika olur, teşekkürler.That would be great, thanks.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aşkım, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
