altyazı
/altjazɯ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "subtitles" is translated into Turkish as altyazı.
altyazı refers to the text displayed at the bottom of a screen that translates or transcribes the dialogue of a movie or show. It is used to distinguish text-based translation from dublaj, which refers to the practice of replacing the original audio with a different language.
What does it mean word for word?
The word altyazı is a compound of alt, meaning bottom or under and yazı, meaning writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is created by adding the suffix -lar to the singular altyazı, resulting in altyazılar.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /altjazɯ/. The /j/ sound is like the [y] in the English word "yes", the /z/ sound is like the [z] in "zone" and the /ɯ/ sound is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon".
Did you know?
- In Turkey, the cultural preference for altyazı over dublaj is often tied to a desire to hear the original emotions and nuances of the actor's voice.
- If a movie has no subtitles and no dubbing, a Turkish speaker might describe it as özgün sesli, meaning 'with original sounds'.
- The word yazı in altyazı refers specifically to 'writing' or 'script', but in a different context, it can also mean 'article' in a newspaper.
Examples in context
- Bu filmin Fransızca altyazısı var.This movie has French subtitles.This sentence is useful for stating that a movie features French subtitles using altyazı.Tatoeba #5364264 by deyta, translation #5364213 by CK
- Bu filmin altyazısını nereden bulabilirim?Where can I find the subtitles for this movie?This sentence is useful for asking where to find the altyazı for a specific movie.Tatoeba #4156748 by deyta, translation #1522638 by erikspen
- Altyazılar olmadan hiçbir şey anlamayacağım.I won't understand anything without subtitles.This sentence is useful for expressing that one cannot understand anything without altyazı.Tatoeba #13498983 by vowelharmony, translation #10289784 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Burak and Selin are choosing a movie to watch.
- BurakBu film İngilizce, altyazı açalım mı?This movie is in English, shall we turn on the subtitles?
- SelinEvet, altyazı olmazsa anlamam.Yes, I won't understand without subtitles.
- BurakTürkçe altyazı seçeneği var mı?Is there a Turkish subtitle option?
- SelinEvet, hemen seçiyorum Burak.Yes, I am selecting it right now, Burak.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
