yaşınız
/jaʃɯnɯz/from spelling rules
The English phrase "your age" is translated into Turkish as yaşınız.
This phrase refers to the number of years a person has lived.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of yaş (age) and the second-person plural/polite possessive suffix -ınız (your).
How does it change in a sentence?
yaşınız uses the polite second-person singular suffix, making it standard for formal interactions or when addressing a stranger. To say "of your age" (for example, when talking about "people of your age"), you add the genitive suffix to create yaşınızın.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /jaʃɯnɯz/. It is composed of sounds like the [y] in "yes", the [sh] in "shoe", the [n] in "not" and the [z] in "zone". The vowel /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon".
When do people say it?
In Turkish culture, the day you were born is considered part of your first year.
Did you know?
- If you use the word yaş to describe an object rather than a person's age, you are actually saying that the object is 'wet'.
- When talking about age, Turkish speakers often use the verb almak, meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'. To turn a certain age is described as 'taking' that age, such as otuz yaşını aldı for 'he turned thirty'.
- Turkish has a specific expression yaşına gelmek, meaning 'to reach one's age'. This is often used as a euphemism to suggest someone is now old enough to marry or take on adult responsibilities.
Examples in context
- Lütfen yaşınızı forma yazınız.Please put your age on the form.This example is useful for learning how to use yaşınız when asking someone to fill out a form.Tatoeba #1425939 by duran, translation #680114 by Source_VOA
- Yaşınız ne olursa olsun okuyabilirsiniz.You can study, no matter your age.This example demonstrates how to use yaşınız in the context of being able to study regardless of age.Tatoeba #5139328 by duran, translation #416551 by Scott
- Yaşınız ne olursa olsun öğrenebilirsiniz.You can learn, no matter your age.This example shows how to use yaşınız in the context of being able to learn regardless of age.Tatoeba #4226740 by duran, translation #4224899 by Spheniscine
- Ben otuz yaşındayım. Yaşınız nedir?I am thirty years old. What is your age?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mehmet and Merve are filling out a registration form together.
- MehmetBuraya yaşınız yazılmalı.Your age should be written here.
- MerveTamam, hemen yazıyorum.Okay, I am writing it right now.
- MehmetYaşınız doğru mu?Is your age correct?
- MerveEvet, her şey doğru.Yes, everything is correct.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
