Majesteleri
/maʒesteleɾi/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for "your majesty" is Majesteleri.
Majesteleri is used to address a monarch. Depending on the context, it can translate to "Your Majesty" or "Your Majesties".
Meaning: term of address (name)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Majesteleri is a highly formal term of address used exclusively in royal or ceremonial contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although it literally translates to "His/Her Majesty", it is the standard way to address a monarch directly in Turkish, functioning as "Your Majesty". This form is plural and is suitable for addressing more than one monarch or royalty.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /maʒesteleɾi/. The sounds are similar to the [m] in "much", the [s] in "send", the [ɾ] in American English "atom" and the [i] in "creek".
Did you know?
- The word Majesteleri is a loanword derived from the French Majesté, reflecting the heavy influence of French on Ottoman court language in the 19th century.
- In modern Turkish, using Majesteleri is almost exclusively a theatrical or historical act, as the country has been a republic since 1923.
- While Majesteleri is used for foreign monarchs, the Ottoman Empire historically used Hünkarım, meaning 'my sovereign', to address their own sultan.
Examples in context
- Majesteleri, evimde bir yangın var!Your Majesty, there is a fire in my house!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Majesteleri when reporting an emergency.Tatoeba #5435432 by deyta, translation #3131601 by Ooneykcall
- Majesteleri, kapıyı aç. Burası soğuk.Your Majesty, open the door. It is cold out here.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Majesteleri when making a request.Tatoeba #5524666 by duran, translation #3863785 by Ooneykcall
- Majesteleri, Türk halkı sizi saygı ve sevgiyle karşılıyor.Your Majesty, the Turkish people welcome you with respect and affection.
- Majesteleri, bu altınları kabul edin.Your majesty, please accept these gold pieces.
Example conversation
A royal servant is addressing a queen.
- EmreMajesteleri, sizi bekliyorlar.Your Majesty, they are waiting for you.
- SelinNerede bekliyorlar, Emre?Where are they waiting, Emre?
- EmreBahçedeki büyük masada, Majesteleri.At the large table in the garden, Your Majesty.
- SelinHemen geliyorum.I am coming right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your majesty” translations, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
