kum
/ˈkum/
Sand in Turkish is kum.
kum is a noun referring to finely ground rock.
Meaning: finely ground rock (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form kumlar is used to refer to different types or large quantities of sand. To describe something that contains or is covered in sand, use the adjective kumlu.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkum/. The /k/ sound is like the [c] in core, the /u/ sound is like the [oo] in cool and the /m/ sound is like the [m] in much.
Did you know?
- The word kum is part of the name for a traditional Turkish dessert called kum tatlısı, which is named for its sandy or crumbly texture.
- In Turkish medical terminology, kum is used to refer to small kidney stones or gravel in the urinary tract.
- Turkish uses kum in the expression kumdan kale yapmak, which means 'to build a sandcastle' but is often used metaphorically to describe something fragile and temporary.
Examples in context
- Kuru kum su emer.Dry sand absorbs water.This sentence is useful for describing how dry kum absorbs water.Tatoeba #1489419 by duran, translation #21185 by CK
- O biraz kum yedi.He ate some sand.This sentence is useful for stating that someone ate some kum.Tatoeba #5174642 by duran, translation #1923380 by Spamster
- Çölde çok kum var.There's a lot of sand in the desert.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of kum in the desert.Tatoeba #7716311 by deyta, translation #7697512 by Hybrid
- Deniz kıyısında güneşin altında beyaz kumlarla özgürce yürümek oldukça huzur vericidir.Walking freely under the sun on the beach with white sand by the seaside is quite peaceful.
- Yaz tatili için Bodrum'daki kumlarda güneşlenmeyi planlıyorum.I'm planning to sunbathe on the sands of Bodrum for my summer vacation.
- Hafta sonu ailemle piknik için kumluk bir sahile gitmeyi düşünüyorum.I'm thinking of going to a sandy beach with my family for a picnic this weekend.
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Example conversation
Emre and Zeynep are walking on a beach.
- EmreAyaklarım kum içinde kaldı.My feet are covered in sand.
- ZeynepBuradaki kum çok yumuşak.The sand here is very soft.
- EmreHadi kumdan bir kale yapalım.Let's build a sandcastle.
- ZeynepTamam, hemen başlayalım.Okay, let's start right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sand” translations and entries kum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
