şeyler
/ʃejleɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'things' is translated into Turkish as şeyler.
şeyler is used to refer to objects or ideas that are not named specifically.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is şey. To form the plural şeyler, the suffix -ler is added to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʃejleɾ/. The /ʃ/ sound is like the [sh] in shoe, the /j/ sound is like the [y] in yes and the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in the American English word atom.
Did you know?
- While şeyler means 'things', the word şey is technically an Arabic loanword meaning 'something', yet it is the most common way to describe any object in modern Turkish.
- If a Turkish speaker says Şeyler yapıyorum, they might literally mean 'I am doing things', but it is often used as a humorous or dismissive way to avoid explaining one's actual business.
- When Turkish speakers cannot remember a specific word, they often say şey… şey… while pausing, which functions similarly to how English speakers use 'um' or 'uh'.
Examples in context
- Bu tür şeyler olur.These things happen.This sentence shows how to use şeyler to describe types of occurrences.Tatoeba #1216814 by duran, translation #870648 by CK
- Bu şeyler ne kadar?How much do those things cost?This sentence uses şeyler to ask about the cost of certain items.Tatoeba #2949169 by duran, translation #2912584 by CK
- Bu şeyler bana ait.These things belong to me.This sentence uses şeyler to indicate ownership.Tatoeba #6316831 by duran, translation #6267351 by CK
- İyi şanslarGood luck
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Example conversation
Elif and Can are cleaning the living room together.
- ElifBu şeyler nerede durmalı?Where should these things stay?
- CanHepsini kutuya koyabilirsin.You can put them all in the box.
- ElifKüçük şeyler için başka yer var mı?Is there another place for small things?
- CanŞu çekmeceyi kullan, Elif.Use that drawer, Elif.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry şeyler, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
