makbuz
/makˈbuz/
The English word receipt is translated into Turkish as makbuz or fiş.
Meaning: written acknowledgement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| makbuz | /makˈbuz/ |
| fiş | /ˈfiʃ/ |
fiş can also be used to refer to a plug or a small slip of paper in various contexts.
Which one should you use?
makbuz is typically used for official, formal or legal receipts, such as those issued by a company or for a large transaction.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form of makbuz, use makbuzlar. To express the plural form of fiş, use fişler.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of makbuz is /makˈbuz/. It is pronounced with sounds similar to the English words [m]uch, [c]ore, a[b]out, c[oo]l and [z]one.
Did you know?
- The word fiş is used in the Turkish idiom fişini çekmek, which literally means 'to pull the plug' but is used to describe the end of someone's power or the termination of a project.
- The formal word makbuz is rooted in the physical act of grasping something, originating from the Arabic word for 'to seize' or 'to hold'.
- While fiş is used for small retail purchases, using makbuz often implies a legal weight that can be used as evidence in a court of law or for official tax audits.
Examples in context
- Bir makbuz aldın mı?Did you get a receipt?This sentence is useful for asking if someone received a makbuz.Tatoeba #4279319 by duran, translation #2547425 by CK
- Bir makbuzun var mı?Do you have a receipt?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a makbuz.Tatoeba #5315271 by deyta, translation #448770 by saeb
- Müşterinin fişi var mı?Does the customer have his receipt?This sentence is useful for asking if a customer possesses a fiş.Tatoeba #4314053 by duran, translation #4308793 by LB
- Bu alışveriş için bir makbuz/fiş lazım, lütfen.I need a receipt for this purchase, please.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At an office, Merve is checking a business expense.
- MerveBu ödeme için bir makbuz gerekiyor.A receipt is needed for this payment.
- EmreMakbuz cüzdanımda duruyor.The receipt is in my wallet.
- MerveTamam, onu bana verebilir misin?Okay, can you give it to me?
- EmreTabii ki, hemen getiriyorum.Of course, I am bringing it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “receipt” translations and entries makbuz, fiş, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fiş, makbuz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
