güzel kız
/ɟyzel kɯz/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pretty girl" is translated into Turkish as güzel kız.
The phrase is used to describe a girl or young woman who is physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective güzel (beautiful/pretty) and the noun kız (girl).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Turkish, the phrase changes based on its role in a sentence. When the phrase is the direct object of a verb, the suffix -ı is added to the noun kız to form güzel kızı. To indicate possession or a relationship to the girl, the suffix -ın is added to the noun kız to form güzel kızın. When the phrase is the indirect object or indicates direction, the suffix -a is added to the noun kız to form güzel kıza.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɟyzel kɯz/. The ɟ sound is like the [g] in ar[g]ue, the z is like the [z] in [z]one, the k is like the [c] in [c]ore and the ɯ is somewhat like the [o] in ribb[o]n.
Did you know?
- While güzel kız is a literal translation, Turkish often uses the word fıstık (which means 'pistachio') as a slang term for a very attractive girl.
- The word kız can refer specifically to a daughter regardless of her age, meaning a 40-year-old woman can still be called a kız by her parents.
- The word güzel is so versatile that it is often used to describe tasty food or a pleasant experience, not just physical beauty.
Examples in context
- O güzel kız kim?Who is that pretty girl?This sentence is useful for asking who a specific güzel kız is.Tatoeba #1052588 by duran, translation #68706 by CK
- Bu güzel kız kim?Who is this pretty girl?Tatoeba #2072372 by duran, translation #1536292 by Anne_Paen
- Şu kısa güzel kıza bak.Look at that short pretty girl.This sentence is useful for directing attention towards a güzel kız.Tatoeba #4622567 by duran, translation #1487083 by pyrachi
- Bugün sınıfta çok güzel bir kız gördüm.Today, I saw a very pretty girl in class.
- O tatlı kız bugün çok güzel giyinmiş.That pretty girl is dressed beautifully today.
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Example conversation
Emre and Merve are walking in a park.
- EmreBak, ne kadar güzel kız!Look, what a pretty girl!
- MerveEvet, gerçekten çok şık.Yes, she is really very stylish.
- EmreSence o da bir güzel kız mı?Do you think she is a pretty girl too?
- MerveEvet, bence çok sempatik görünüyor.Yes, I think she looks very sympathetic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
