şemsiye
/ʃem.siˈje/
The Turkish word for umbrella is şemsiye. Wiktionary also lists güncek.
Meaning: cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| şemsiye | /ʃem.siˈje/ |
| güncek | /ɟynd͡ʒec/ (from spelling rules) |
Both words refer to a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Which one should you use?
While şemsiye is the standard word for an umbrella, güncek is an extremely rare or archaic term and is not used in modern daily Turkish.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The pronunciation is /ʃem.siˈje/. The sounds are similar to the English [sh]oe, [m]uch, [s]end, cr[ee]k and [y]es.
Did you know?
- The word şemsiye is actually a hidden reference to the sun. It is derived from the Arabic word şems, which means 'sun', because the device is used to provide shade from solar heat as much as from rain.
- In Turkish, şemsiye is used for both rain umbrellas and sun parasols, unlike English which often distinguishes them.
- In Turkish culture, an open şemsiye indoors is sometimes viewed as a sign of bad luck, similar to superstitions in English.
Examples in context
- Bu şemsiye ona ait.This umbrella belongs to him.This sentence is useful for showing how to express ownership of a şemsiye.Tatoeba #4026879 by duran, translation #3907536 by CH
- O bir şemsiye aldı.She took an umbrella.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe the action of taking a şemsiye.Tatoeba #4631396 by duran, translation #2880880 by Amastan
- O şemsiye bana ait.That umbrella belongs to me.Tatoeba #4727486 by tulin, translation #4665744 by CK
- Çok yağmurlu bir gün, şemsiyenizle dışarı çıkmayı unutmayın.On a rainy day, don't forget to take your umbrella with you.
- Lütfen, şemsiyemi burada bırakabilir miyim?Could I leave my umbrella here, please?
- 631 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep and Can are standing at a bus stop in the rain.
- ZeynepYanında şemsiye var mı?Do you have an umbrella with you?
- CanHayır, şemsiyem yanımda değil.No, my umbrella is not with me.
- ZeynepGel, benim şemsiyemin altına gir.Come, get under my umbrella.
- CanÇok teşekkür ederim, Zeynep.Thank you very much, Zeynep.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “umbrella” translations and entries şemsiye, 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 şemsiye, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
