tuvalet kâğıdı
/tuvalet caːːɯdɯ/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for toilet paper is tuvalet kâğıdı. Wiktionary also lists tuvalet kağıdı.
Meaning: paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| tuvalet kâğıdı | /tuvalet caːːɯdɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
| tuvalet kağıdı | /tuvalet kaːɯdɯ/ (from spelling rules) |
tuvalet kâğıdı refers to the paper used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination.
Which one should you use?
tuvalet kâğıdı is an alternative spelling of the term using a circumflex accent on the 'a'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tuvalet caːːɯdɯ/. The sound /u/ is like the [oo] in c[oo]l, the /v/ is like the [v] in [v]ase, the /c/ is like the [k] in s[k]ew and the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribb[o]n.
Did you know?
- In many Turkish homes, tuvalet kâğıdı is used alongside a taharet musluğu, which is a built-in spray nozzle or bidet shower for washing with water.
- The word tuvalet is a loanword from the French word toilette, which originally referred to the act of grooming or dressing oneself.
- If you are out at a restaurant and need to check the facilities, you might ask for lavabo instead of tuvalet to sound slightly more indirect and polite.
Examples in context
- Hiç tuvalet kağıdı yok.There is no toilet paper.This sentence is useful for stating that there is no toilet paper.Tatoeba #5260934 by deyta, translation #3256303 by Hybrid
- Hiç tuvalet kağıdı yok!There's no toilet paper!This sentence is useful for expressing that there is no toilet paper.Tatoeba #5804658 by deyta, translation #5803465 by Hybrid
- Tuvalet kağıdı rulon var mı?Do you have a roll of toilet paper?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a roll of toilet paper.Tatoeba #4803426 by deyta, translation #2985717 by sharptoothed
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Example conversation
Selin and Emre are shopping at a supermarket.
- SelinEmre, bir de tuvalet kâğıdı alalım mı?Emre, shall we also get some toilet paper?
- EmreTamam Selin, sepetimize koyuyorum.Okay Selin, I am putting it in our basket.
- SelinÇok teşekkürler.Thank you very much.
- EmreRica ederim.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet paper” translations and entries tuvalet kâğıdı, 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 tuvalet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
