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My name is ... in Turkish
Turkish builds possession into the ending of the word, so adım (name + my) already means "my name".
Benim adım ___
Turkish
Ways to say it
| Turkish | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Benim adım ___ | My name is {name}. Standard. | |
| Adım ___ | Short form that leaves out the "my" because the ending already shows it. | |
| Ben ___ | I am {name}. Casual. |
A short introduction
- A: Merhaba
- A: Adın ne?
- B: Benim adım ___
Pronunciation and tips
- The dotless ı in adım is a sound between "uh" and "i", like the second vowel in "sofa".
- Turkish vowel harmony means suffixes change to match the word: adım, adın (your name), adı (his or her name).
- Add "memnun oldum" (nice to meet you) afterwards.
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Mini quiz
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Turkish?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: Benim adım [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Turkish?
My name is {name}. Standard. Short form that leaves out the "my" because the ending already shows it. I am {name}. Casual.