How to Tell Time and Dates in Turkish

Understanding Turkish Numbers

To tell time in Turkish, it's essential to be familiar with Turkish numbers. Unlike English, Turkish has its own numerical system that follows a unique pattern.

Telling Time in Turkish

The basic structure to tell the time in Turkish is 'saat X'. For exact hours, you use 'saat' followed by the number. If it's 3 o'clock, you would say 'saat üç'.

• Saat üç (3 o'clock)
• Saat beş buçuk (5:30)
• Saat yedi çeyrek (7:15)

Using 'Geçiyor' and 'Var'

When indicating minutes past the hour, use the word 'geçiyor'. For example, 'saat üçü beş geçiyor' means 3:05. To indicate minutes to the next hour, use 'var'. So, 'dörde beş var' means 3:55.

Days and Dates in Turkish

Knowing the days of the week and how to state dates in Turkish is crucial when discussing daily plans. Turkish days of the week begin with Monday as 'Pazartesi' and end with Sunday as 'Pazar'.

Months of the Year

Turkish months closely resemble those in English, with adjustments in pronunciation and spelling. For instance, January is 'Ocak' and February is 'Şubat'.

1. Ocak (January)
2. Şubat (February)
3. Mart (March)

How to Format Dates

Dates in Turkish are generally written in the following order: day, month, year. For example, March 5, 2023, would be '5 Mart 2023'.