Turkish Academy

17/04/2026

In Turkish, education is eğitim.
Now here is a trick.
Eğ- means to bend. Add -it, the causative suffix, and you get eğit-. To cause to bend.
Historically eğitim does not actually come from eğ-. But the connection works so well it almost does not matter.
Education is bending. Shaping. Making a mind flexible.

The etymology is not real. The lesson is. 📚
You just learned two words from one root. That is eğitim. 👇

17/11/2024

Zero Derivation words in Turkish. You will love all of them!

çek- > pull
yat- > lie down
çekyat > sofa bed

As an agglutinative language, Turkish loves its suffixes. This blog will examine the most common examples of zero derivation in Turkish.

05/11/2024

Yepyeni ve taptaze bir blog! 🤩🤩🤩 Emphatic adjectives in Turkish!

Emphatic adjectives in Turkish are intensive variants of our good old adjectives, which you can use to add flair to your speech.

19/10/2024

Turkish is such an onomatopoeic language. "What is onomatopoeic?" you may ask... Here is a detailed explanation of it in our brand-new blog!

Onomatopoeias (nerd lingo for "words created by imitating a sound") are very common in Turkish. You can find all sorts of words with imitative origin - nouns, adverbs, verbs and even adjectives. Sounds like a lot, right? But thanks to the agglutinative nature of Turkish, you will learn onomatopoeias...

10/10/2024

Want to start learning Turkish but not sure where to begin? My latest blog covers all the essentials for A1.1 learners, plus a free PDF with key grammar and vocabulary! Perfect for beginners!

If you've decided to learn Turkish and aren’t sure where to begin, this guide will help you kick off your language journey with confidence.

26/08/2024

A must-read Blog for Turkish enthusiasts!

What is Chicken Translate? - Turkish Translation Fails

18/08/2024

Turkish Academy Blog - "My condolences" in Turkish

How to say "My condolences" in Turkish - Death and Condolence in Turkish Culture

07/08/2024

Landing a Turkish Lover - How to Express Love in Turkish

https://www.turkish.academy/post/landing-a-turkish-lover-how-to-express-love-in-turkish

31/07/2024

How to use "gibi & kadar" like native people? A big list of useful and funny expressions.

https://www.turkish.academy/post/comparing-people-to-animals-in-turkish-gibi-kadar

24/07/2024

Do you want to gossip in Turkish? Here is a new guide and a list of phrases to use while gossiping! Check out our new blog and learn how to gossip with authentic Turkish series examples!
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In Türkiye, many conversations involve dedikodu (gossip), with a special tense dedicated to spreading stories.

21/07/2024

38 different themes, 576 high-quality, printable Turkish flashcards! Now available!

Turkish Vocabulary Flashcards (All Themes)

Looking to expand your Turkish vocabulary? Look no further than our Turkish Vocabulary Flashcards. These printable high quality flashcards are perfect for learners of all ages, whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on your skills. With 38 different themes and a total of 576 flashca...