Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| dükkân | /dycˈcan/ |
| mağaza | /maːza/ |
Both words refer to an establishment that sells goods.
Which one should you use?
dükkân typically refers to smaller, local or traditional shops such as a tailor or a small grocery store. In contrast, mağaza typically refers to larger, more modern or more formal retail establishments like a boutique or a department store.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Istanbul, bakkal is used to refer to small local shops such as convenience stores or grocery stores.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make these words plural, use dükkânlar for shops and mağazalar for stores. To say 'in the shop' or 'at the shop', add the suffix -da to the word to get dükkânda. Similarly, adding the suffix -da to the other form results in mağazada, meaning 'in the store' or 'at the store'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of dükkân is /dycˈcan/. The /c/ sound is similar to the 'sk' in the English word s[k]ew, and the /n/ is like the 'n' in [n]ot.
Did you know?
- The word mağaza shares a common root with the English word 'magazine', as both derive from the Arabic word for 'storehouse'.
- While dükkân and mağaza both mean 'shop', dükkân is often used in idiomatic expressions to describe a person's entire business or livelihood.
- If you are looking for a very small, traditional shop, you might search for a büfe, which often refers to a small kiosk or snack stand.
Examples in context
- O, dükkânda ne aldı?What did she buy at the shop?This sentence is useful for asking what was bought using the form dükkân.Tatoeba #1363269 by duran, translation #311372 by CK
- Mağazada kaç kişi var?How many people are there in the shop?This sentence is useful for asking about the number of people using the form mağaza.Tatoeba #4423371 by deyta, translation #4427917 by HedefTuran
- Bu mağazada suşi iyidir.The sushi at this shop tastes good.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of sushi using the form mağaza.Tatoeba #1657692 by duran, translation #57753 by CK
- Ben bu dükkândan bir şeyler alacağım.I am going to buy something from this shop.
- Hangi mağazaya gitmek istersiniz?Which shop would you like to go to?
- Dükkan çok güzel ürünlerle dolu!The shop is filled with beautiful products!
- Bakkalda ekmek almayı unutma!Don't forget to buy bread from the local shop!
- Manava uğrayarak taze meyve satın alabilirsin.You can buy fresh fruit from the greengrocery shop on your way.
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Example conversation
Elif and Can are walking down a street in a neighborhood.
- ElifŞu küçük dükkân çok şirin görünüyor.That small shop looks very cute.
- CanEvet, içine girelim mi?Yes, shall we go inside?
- ElifGirelim, belki güzel hediyeler vardır.Let's go, maybe there are nice gifts.
- CanHaklısın Elif, hadi girelim.You are right Elif, let's go in.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shop” translations and entries dükkân, mağaza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dükkân, mağaza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
