ananas
/a.naˈnas/
The English word 'pineapple' is ananas in Turkish.
ananas is a noun used to refer to the tropical fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun can change form depending on its role in a sentence. To express the plural 'pineapples', use ananaslar. To describe something as being 'with pineapple' or 'pineapple-flavored', add the suffix -lı to the noun to form the adjective ananaslı. If the pineapple is the direct object of a specific verb, use the accusative form ananası. To indicate possession or a relationship to the pineapple, use the genitive form ananasın.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The /n/ sound is like the [n] in 'not' and the /s/ sound is like the [s] in 'send'.
Did you know?
- The Turkish word ananas traces its roots back to the Old Tupi language of Brazil, where the word naná was used.
- Turkish uses the word ananas for pineapple, which is the same word used in French, German, and most other European languages, unlike the unique English word 'pineapple'.
- While English describes the fruit as looking like a 'pine cone', Turkish uses a word derived from the Tupi meaning 'excellent fruit'.
Examples in context
- Ben bir ananas almak istiyorum.I want to buy a pineapple.This sentence shows how to use ananas when expressing a desire to buy the fruit.Tatoeba #5011317 by duran, translation #4505831 by Joseph
- Tom sadece ananaslı kek seviyor.Tom just loves pineapple upside-down cake.This sentence uses ananas within a compound description for a type of cake.Tatoeba #1142527 by duran, translation #1040588 by CK
- Ananaslı içecekleri sever misin?Do you like pineapple drinks?This sentence shows how to use ananas when asking about a preference for pineapple-flavored drinks.Tatoeba #4783111 by deyta, translation #2265783 by _undertoad
- Ananas'ın İngilizce adı nedir?What is the English name for ananas?
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre and Selin are shopping for fruit at a market.
- EmreTaze bir ananas var mı?Is there a fresh pineapple?
- SelinEvet, bak şu köşedeki ananaslar çok güzel.Yes, look, those pineapples in the corner are very nice.
- EmreO zaman bir tane ananas alalım.Then let's buy one pineapple.
- SelinHarika, ben de hemen sepete atıyorum.Great, I'm putting it in the basket right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pineapple” translations and entries ananas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ananas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
