pati
/pati/from spelling rules
The Turkish word for paw is pati. Wiktionary also lists ayak and pençe.
Meaning: soft foot of an animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| pati | /pati/ (from spelling rules) |
| ayak | /aˈjak/ |
| pençe | /penˈt͡ʃe/ |
Turkish uses different words for a paw depending on whether you are emphasizing the soft pad, the limb itself or the claws.
Which one should you use?
Use pençe when you are referring to a paw in the context of its claws or its ability to scratch and grip. If you want to use a general term for an animal's foot or limb, similar to saying 'leg' in English, use ayak.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word pati plural, use patiler. To make the word pençe plural, use pençeler.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pati/. The 'p' sound is like the [p] in pan, and the 'i' sound is like the [ee] in creek.
Did you know?
- While ayak usually means 'foot', it is also an ancient term for a 'vessel' or 'cup'.
- The word pençe can historically refer to a 'signature' or a person's distinct mark, similar to how a claw leaves a print.
- The word pençe is rooted in the Persian word for 'five' to represent the five digits of a hand or claw.
Examples in context
- Bir pençesi bandajlı bir köpek gördüm.I saw a dog with one paw bandaged.This sentence describes seeing a dog with a bandaged pençe.Tatoeba #1634834 by duran, translation #261637 by CK
- Tom'un köpeği onun yeni halısı üzerinde çamurlu pençe izleri bıraktı.Tom's dog left muddy paw prints all over his new carpet.This sentence shows the use of pençe regarding paw prints left on a carpet.Tatoeba #4469301 by duran, translation #4446914 by patgfisher
- Patilerini yıkamak için sabun kullanmayı unutma.Don't forget to use soap to wash its paws.
Example conversation
Emre and Zeynep are looking at a kitten's photos.
- EmreBak, kedinin pati izleri ne kadar küçük!Look, how small the kitten's paw prints are!
- ZeynepEvet, minik patileri çok tatlı görünüyor.Yes, its little paws look very cute.
- EmreGerçekten de öyle, çok yumuşak duruyorlar.They really do, they look very soft.
- ZeynepOnun pati dokusu çok hassas sanki.It's as if the texture of its paw is very delicate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paw” translations and entries pati, ayak, pençe, 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 ayak, pençe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
