domates
/domates/from spelling rules
The English word "tomato" is domates in Turkish. Wiktionary also lists pamidor and banadura.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| domates | /domates/ (from spelling rules) |
| pamidor | /pamidoɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| banadura | /banaduɾa/ (from spelling rules) |
The word refers to the fruit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form pamidor is used in certain Turkish dialects, particularly those influenced by Balkan or Rumelian linguistic patterns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /domates/. The /m/ sound is like the [m] in [m]uch, and the /s/ sound is like the [s] in [s]end.
Did you know?
- The Turkish word domates traveled a vast distance to arrive in Turkey, originating from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs in Mexico before passing through Spanish and Greek.
- The word domates entered the language during the Ottoman era, where it was written using the Arabic script as طوماتس.
- Turkish cuisine uses domates in a way that bridges the gap between a vegetable and a fruit, appearing in both sweet jams and savory stews.
Examples in context
- Hiç domates ezdin mi?Have you ever stepped on a tomato?This sentence shows how to use domates in a question about stepping on one.Tatoeba #3876118 by duran, translation #1725171 by Amastan
- O domates gibi kırmızıydı.She was red like a tomato.This sentence uses domates in a comparison regarding color.Tatoeba #5009893 by duran, translation #5006942 by tibuurcio
- O kan değil, domates salçası.It's not blood, it's tomato paste.This sentence uses domates to refer to tomato paste.Tatoeba #4144553 by deyta, translation #3954143 by plumblossoms
- Lütfen marketten domates alabilir misiniz?Could you please get some tomatoes from the supermarket?
- Domates salatanın önemli bir malzemesidir.Tomato is an important ingredient in salad.
- Restoranların çoğu domatesleri taze olarak kullanır.Most restaurants use fresh tomatoes.
- Bu sandviçe domates ekleyebilir misin?Can you add tomato to this sandwich?
- Domates soslu makarnayı denedin mi?Have you tried pasta with tomato sauce?
- Domatesler bu sefer çok lezzetli görünüyor.These tomatoes look really delicious this time.
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a grocery store, Elif and Emre are picking vegetables.
- ElifEmre, şu domatesler çok taze görünüyor.Emre, those tomatoes look very fresh.
- EmreHaklısın, birkaç tane alalım mı?You are right, shall we buy a few?
- ElifEvet, lütfen iki kilo al.Yes, please take two kilos.
- EmreTamam, hemen sepete atıyorum.Okay, I am putting them in the basket right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomato” translations and entries domates, 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 domates, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
