terlik
/teɾˈlic/
The English phrase 'slippers' is translated into Turkish as terlik.
terlik is the standard term used for slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'my slippers', add the possessive suffix -im to the plural form, resulting in terliklerim.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /teɾˈlic/. The /ɾ/ sound is like the 't' in the American English word 'atom'. The /i/ sound is like the 'ee' in 'creek' and the /c/ sound is like the 'k' in 'skew'.
When do people say it?
In Turkish households, it is standard practice to wear slippers (terlik) indoors and to remove outdoor shoes at the entrance.
Did you know?
- Turkish parents often use the threat of a terlik as a humorous or stereotypical disciplinary tool in family anecdotes and pop culture.
- The word terlik is built from the Turkish word ter, meaning 'sweat'. It literally describes a container or object used to absorb sweat from the feet.
- In many Turkish homes, guests may be given 'guest slippers' (misafir terliği) that are kept specifically for visitors and are different from the family's own.
Examples in context
- Lütfen bu terlikleri giy.Please put on these slippers.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask someone to put on terlikler.Tatoeba #1510915 by duran, translation #60950 by CK
- Mary kız terlikleri giydi.Mary wore bunny slippers.This sentence shows how to mention specific types of terlikler.Tatoeba #4217728 by duran, translation #4211663 by Hybrid
- Onlar benim terliklerim mi?Are those my slippers?This sentence is useful for asking if certain items are your terlik.Tatoeba #4413121 by maydoo, translation #2646656 by CK
- Bu terlikler çok rahat.These slippers are very comfortable.
- Evet, terlikler gerçekten harika.Yes, the slippers are truly great.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Merve and Burak are entering the house.
- MerveBurak, terliklerin burada.Burak, your slippers are here.
- BurakTeşekkürler, Merve.Thanks, Merve.
- MerveYeni bir terlik almak ister misin?Do you want to buy new slippers?
- BurakHayır, bunlar hala iyi.No, these are still good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry terlik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terlik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
