okyanus
/o.cɑ.nus/
The English word "ocean" is translated into Turkish as okyanus. Wiktionary also lists ana deniz.
Meaning: one of the large bodies of water (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| okyanus | /o.cɑ.nus/ |
| ana deniz | /ana deniz/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to one of the large bodies of water.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In a regional context, Akdeniz is used specifically to refer to the Mediterranean Sea in the southwestern part of Turkey.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "of the ocean", you add the genitive suffix -un to okyanus to form okyanusun. When the ocean is the direct object of a verb, you add the accusative suffix -u to okyanus to form okyanusu.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables: /o.cɑ.nus/. The /c/ sound is like the 'sk' in [s]k[ew], the /n/ is like the 'n' in [n]ot, the /u/ is like the 'oo' in c[oo]l and the /s/ is like the 's' in [s]end.
Did you know?
- The root of deniz is related to an ancient Proto-Turkic term täŋiŕ, which was linked to the sky or a deity.
- The word deniz is also a common unisex given name for people in Turkey.
- The term ana deniz literally translates to 'mother sea', a poetic way to describe the vastness of an ocean.
Examples in context
- O hiç okyanus görmedi.She has never seen the ocean.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone has never seen the okyanus.Tatoeba #4990412 by duran, translation #4989616 by Athomas
- Okyanusu öv ama karada kal.Glorify the ocean, but stay on the ground.This sentence shows how to use okyanus as a direct object.Tatoeba #3688631 by maydoo, translation #1058925 by mookeee
- Bu okyanusun suyu soğuktur.The water of this ocean is cold.This sentence demonstrates the genitive form okyanusun to mean "of the ocean".Tatoeba #5255155 by deyta, translation #5254766 by CarpeLanam
- Denizin derinliklerinde birçok gizemli yaratık yaşıyor.Many mysterious creatures live in the depths of the ocean.
- Bu yaz tatilimde okyanusta yüzeceğim!I will swim in the ocean this summer vacation!
- Okyanuslar, doğanın en büyülü oluşumlarından biridir.Oceans are one of nature's most enchanting formations.
- 173 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a travel documentary on TV.
- EmreBu okyanus çok büyük görünüyor.This ocean looks very large.
- ZeynepEvet, okyanusun derinliği de inanılmaz.Yes, the depth of the ocean is also incredible.
- EmreKeşke bir gün oraya gidebilsek.I wish we could go there one day.
- ZeynepUmarım bir gün birlikte gideriz.I hope we go together one day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ocean” translations and entries okyanus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ana, deniz, okyanus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
