aynı
/ˈaj.nɯ/
The English word "same" is translated into Turkish as aynı.
aynı is an adjective used to describe things that are identical or not different. You will also encounter the common adverbial expression aynı zamanda, which means "at the same time" or "also".
Meaning: not different as regards self, identical (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, you often need the word "the" to say "the same," but in Turkish, aynı is used to mean both "same" and "the same" without needing a separate definite article.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈaj.nɯ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable. The sound /j/ is like the [y] in "yes", the /n/ is like the [n] in "not" and the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon".
Did you know?
- The word aynı shares a root with the Arabic word for 'eye'. In this context, it refers to the 'essence' or 'exact' nature of a thing, much like how an eye captures a precise image.
- In Turkish law, the term ayni hak refers to a 'real right' or 'right in rem'. This refers to a legal right that is attached to the specific identity of a thing, such as property ownership.
- In Turkish, if you want to say 'the same as', you do not use a preposition like 'as'. You simply place aynı before the noun and use the ablative case ending -dan on the object of comparison.
Examples in context
- O aynı adam mı?Is that the same guy?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is the same person using aynı.Tatoeba #2084977 by duran, translation #1886900 by CK
- O aynı şey değil.It's not the same thing.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not the same thing using aynı.Tatoeba #4681481 by duran, translation #819893 by CM
- Pek çok şey aynı.Many things are the same.This sentence is useful for saying many things are the same using aynı.Tatoeba #6024627 by duran, translation #5744771 by CM
- O iki elmayı da aynı şekilde kesin.Cut both apples in the same way.
- İki proje, yönetim tarafından istenilen hedefler doğrultusunda gerçekleştirildi.Both projects were carried out according to the goals set by the management.
- Bu film, geçen hafta gördüğümüz filmle aynısı.This movie is the same as the one we saw last week.
- Ayakkabıların renkleri bile aynısı!Even the colors of the shoes are the same!
- Bu iki cep telefonu modeli hem özellikleri hem de fiyatları açısından aynı.Both mobile phone models are the same in terms of features and prices.
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Example conversation
Zeynep and Emre are at a coffee shop.
- ZeynepBen de aynı kahveden istiyorum.I want the same coffee, too.
- EmreTamam, sana da aynı şeyi getiriyorum.Okay, I am bringing the same thing for you.
- ZeynepTeşekkürler, Emre.Thanks, Emre.
- EmreRica ederim, Zeynep.You're welcome, Zeynep.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “same” translations and entries aynı, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aynı, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
