Siktir
/sictiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "f word" is expressed in Turkish as Siktir.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sictiɾ/. It uses the [s] sound from [s]end, the [i] sound from cr[ee]k, the [k] sound from s[k]ew and the [ɾ] sound from AmE a[t]om.
Did you know?
- The word Siktir is an imperative command that literally translates to 'let (yourself) be fucked'.
- In intense arguments, Turkish speakers may use Siktir git as a way to express total disbelief or 'no way' rather than anger.
- While Siktir is highly offensive, adding the word ya at the end creates Siktir ya, which is often used as a general exclamation of frustration to oneself.
Examples in context
- Siktir git buradan!Fuck off from here!
- Siktir, yine mi hata yaptık?Fuck, did we make a mistake again?
- Siktir git, seninle konuşmuyorum.Fuck off, I am not talking to you.
Example conversation
Elif and Emre are arguing in the street.
- ElifSiktir git, senden nefret ediyorum!Fuck off, I hate you!
- EmreTamam, sakin ol biraz.Okay, calm down a bit.
- ElifSakin mi olayım? Her şeyi mahvettin!How can I be calm? You ruined everything!
- EmreSadece konuşmak istiyorum.I just want to talk.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries siktir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
