terzi
/tɛɾ.zi/
The English word 'tailor' is translated into Turkish as terzi. If unsure, use terzi. Wiktionary also lists dikici and dikişçi.
Meaning: person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| terzi | /tɛɾ.zi/ |
| dikici | /dicid͡ʒi/ (from spelling rules) |
| dikişçi | /diciʃt͡ʃi/ (from spelling rules) |
A tailor is a person who makes, repairs or alters clothing as a profession. The noun for the profession or the craft of tailoring itself is terzilik.
Which one should you use?
While terzi refers to a professional tailor, dikici is a more general term for a seamstress or someone who sews. Additionally, dikişçi is another way to refer to someone who sews.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'tailors', use terziler. To express possession ('of the tailor'), use terzinin. To indicate direction or a recipient ('to the tailor'), use terziye.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tɛɾ.zi/. The 't' sound is similar to the [t] in the American English word 'atom'. The 'z' is like the [z] in 'zone', and the final 'i' sounds like the [ee] in 'creek'.
Did you know?
- Turkish uses the same root dik- for both 'to sew' and 'to plant' a seed in the ground.
- In Turkish culture, the phrase terzi kendi söküğünü dikemez is a popular proverb meaning 'the tailor cannot sew his own rip'.
- The Turkish word terzi actually has Persian roots, stemming from the word darzi which refers to a seamster.
Examples in context
- Tom bir terzi, değil mi?Tom is a tailor, isn't he?This sentence is useful for confirming if Tom is a tailor using terzi.Tatoeba #6902961 by duran, translation #6898916 by CK
- Sen hâlâ bir terzisin, değil mi?You're still a tailor, aren't you?This sentence is useful for confirming if someone is still a tailor using terzi.Tatoeba #6399097 by duran, translation #6347512 by CK
- Sen bir terzi değilsin, değil mi?You aren't a tailor, are you?This sentence is useful for asking a negative question about someone being a tailor using terzi.Tatoeba #6906606 by duran, translation #6898303 by CK
- Terzi misiniz?Are you a tailor?
- Pantolonumu kısaltmak istiyorum. Bir terzi önerebilir misiniz?I want to shorten my pants. Can you recommend a tailor?
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Example conversation
Selin and Mehmet are discussing a dress for a wedding.
- SelinBu elbise için iyi bir terzi bulmam lazım.I need to find a good tailor for this dress.
- MehmetTanıdığım çok başarılı bir terzi var.I know a very successful tailor.
- SelinGerçekten mi? Onunla konuşabilir miyim?Really? Can I talk to him?
- MehmetTabii, sana numarasını hemen vereyim.Of course, I'll give you his number right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tailor” translations and entries terzi, dikişçi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dikişçi, terzi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
