kelimeler
/celimeleɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "words" is translated into Turkish as kelimeler.
kelimeler refers to multiple single units of language used in speaking or writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of kelimeler is kelime. In a sentence, the plural form can change based on its role. When kelimeler is the direct object of a specific verb, it takes the accusative suffix -i to become kelimeleri. To express possession or the relationship "of the words", add the genitive suffix -in to get kelimelerin. To say "with the words", add the instrumental suffix -le to obtain kelimelerle.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of kelimeler is /celimeleɾ/. The /c/ sound is like the s in "skew", the /i/ sound is like the ee in "creek", the /m/ sound is like the m in "much" and the /ɾ/ sound is like the t in the American English pronunciation of "atom".
Did you know?
- Turkish is an agglutinative language, meaning a single 'word' kelime can grow into a whole sentence by adding suffixes.
- When someone is 'lost for words' in Turkish, they might say they have 'tied their tongue', using the phrase dilim tutuldu.
- The word kelime is actually a loanword from the Arabic kalima, which refers to a 'word' or a 'statement'.
Examples in context
- Sözlükte bu kelimelere bak.Look up these words in the dictionary.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the form kelimeler when looking things up in a dictionary.Tatoeba #1725850 by duran, translation #55136 by CK
- O kelimeler kafiyeli değil.Those words don't rhyme.This sentence shows the use of kelimeler in the context of rhyming.Tatoeba #6017658 by deyta, translation #6017268 by mailohilohi
- Bu kelimeleri defterine yaz.Write these words in your notebook.This sentence demonstrates using kelimeler when writing things down in a notebook.Tatoeba #1664275 by duran, translation #55221 by CK
- Bir yemek istiyorumI would like a meal
- Şu yemeği alabilir miyim?Can I have that dish?
- Hesabı alabilir miyim?Can I have the bill/check?
- 183 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep and Mehmet are studying for a Turkish exam.
- ZeynepBu kelimeler çok zor.These words are very difficult.
- MehmetHangi kelimeler?Which words?
- ZeynepKitaptaki yeni kelimeler.The new words in the book.
- MehmetHepsini ezberleyebilirsin.You can memorize them all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
