domuz
/doˈmuz/
The English word pig is translated into Turkish as domuz. Wiktionary also lists hınzır.
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| domuz | /doˈmuz/ |
| hınzır | /hɯnzɯɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
The term domuz refers to the mammal of the family Suidae. You can use the phrase domuz gibi to describe someone who is eating greedily or behaving in a messy or unpleasant way.
Which one should you use?
While domuz is the standard biological term for the animal, hınzır is often used as a derogatory term for a person, functioning similarly to calling someone a 'pig' or a 'scoundrel' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /doˈmuz/. The sound is like the m in [m]uch, the u in c[oo]l and the z in [z]one.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, calling someone domuz is often a much harsher social insult than the English 'pig' because of the animal's status in Islamic culture.
- Historically, the word domuz evolved from the Old Anatolian Turkish form doŋuz through a shift in the nasal 'n' sound.
- In some Turkish contexts, hınzır can be used playfully to describe a mischievous child, shifting from a 'scoundrel' to a 'rascal'.
Examples in context
- Tom bana domuz dedi.Tom called me a pig.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use domuz as a label for a person.Tatoeba #4297195 by duran, translation #4013791 by CK
- Ahırda bir domuz var.There's a pig in the sty.This sentence shows the use of domuz when referring to the animal in a location.Tatoeba #4235007 by deyta, translation #1987232 by Scott
- O bir domuz gibi yer.She eats like a pig.This sentence demonstrates the usage of the phrase domuz gibi to describe eating habits.Tatoeba #4803225 by deyta, translation #2980306 by pne
- Domuz çiftliği hayvanat bahçesinin köşesinde yer alıyor.The pig farm is located in the corner of the zoo.
- 52 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a nature documentary together.
- CanBak, şu domuz çok hızlı koşuyor!Look, that pig is running very fast!
- SelinEvet, Can, gerçekten çok hızlı.Yes, Can, it is really fast.
- CanDomuzları daha önce hiç böyle görmemiştim.I have never seen pigs like this before.
- SelinBelgeseller bazen şaşırtıcı olabiliyor.Documentaries can be surprising sometimes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries domuz, hınzır, 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 domuz, hınzır, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
