hamile
/haːmi.le/
The English word 'pregnant' is translated into Turkish as hamile or gebe.
Meaning: carrying developing offspring within the body (adj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| hamile | /haːmi.le/ |
| gebe | /ɟeˈbe/ |
Both terms are used to describe a person carrying developing offspring within the body. You can also use the informal phrase Çocuk Yolda, which literally means 'child on the way'.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean pregnant, gebe is more formal or literary than hamile.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'to be pregnant', use the verb olmak with hamile to form hamile olmak. To express 'to get pregnant', use the verb kalmak (to stay/remain) to form hamile kalmak.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /haːmi.le/. The sounds are similar to [h]ome for the 'h', [m]uch for the 'm' and cr[ee]k for the 'i'.
Did you know?
- The word hamile shares its root with the Turkish word hamal, which refers to a porter or professional load-carrier.
- The term gebe traces its roots back to a Proto-Turkic word meaning 'swollen', focusing on the physical change in the body.
Examples in context
- Hiç hamile oldun mu?Have you ever got pregnant?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever been hamile.Tatoeba #3866269 by duran, translation #1717939 by Amastan
- Mary iki aylık hamile.Mary is two months pregnant.This sentence is useful for stating how many months someone has been hamile.Tatoeba #3300594 by deyta, translation #2909260 by mervert1
- O sekiz aylık hamiledir.She is 8 months pregnant.Tatoeba #5270575 by deyta, translation #3932209 by jm
- O hamileShe is pregnant
- Ben hamileyimI am pregnant
- 170 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Merve and Emre are talking about a mutual friend.
- MerveAyşe hamile olduğunu söyledi.Ayşe said that she is pregnant.
- EmreGerçekten mi? Çok sevindim!Really? I am very happy!
- MerveEvet, üç aylık hamileymiş.Yes, she is apparently three months pregnant.
- EmreOnu hemen aramalıyım.I should call her immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pregnant” translations and entries hamile, gebe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gebe, hamile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
