Adjectives Flashcards
(34 cards)
Beautiful, nice
✅ Meaning: güzel (beautiful, nice)
Usage Examples:
• Bu elbise çok güzel.
(This dress is very beautiful.)
• Güzel bir gün geçirdik.
(We had a nice day.)
• Güzel bir manzara var.
(There is a beautiful view.)
Note:
“Güzel” means beautiful, nice, or good. It can describe people, things, experiences, and even abstract concepts, conveying something aesthetically pleasing or admirable. In Turkish, it is commonly used as a compliment.
Wonderful
✅ Meaning: harika (wonderful, amazing)
Usage Examples:
• Bu film harikaydı!
(This movie was wonderful!)
• Harika bir yemek yedik.
(We had an amazing meal.)
• Harika bir fikir!
(What a great idea!)
Note:
“Harika” is used to express something wonderful, amazing, or fantastic. It conveys a high level of admiration and is commonly used to praise experiences, things, or people that are particularly impressive or enjoyable.
Lonely
✅ Meaning: yalnız (alone, lonely)
Usage Examples:
• Bu akşam yalnız kalacağım.
(I will be alone tonight.)
• Yalnızlık bazen zor olabilir.
(Loneliness can sometimes be hard.)
• Yalnız bir yürüyüş yapmayı seviyorum.
(I enjoy taking a walk alone.)
Note:
“Yalnız” can mean alone or lonely in Turkish. It can describe being by oneself or feeling isolated. While it often refers to solitude, the context can indicate whether it’s a positive or negative experience. For example, “yalnız kalmak” means “to be left alone,” and “yalnız hissetmek” means “to feel lonely.”
Sick, ill, patient
✅ Meaning: hasta (sick, patient)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün çok hasta hissediyorum.
(I feel very sick today.)
• Hasta olduğum için işe gidemiyorum.
(I can’t go to work because I’m sick.)
• Doktor, hastayı muayene etti.
(The doctor examined the patient.)
Note:
“Hasta” can mean both sick (referring to someone who is ill) and patient (a person receiving medical treatment). It is used in both contexts to describe someone experiencing health issues or under medical care.
Handsome
✅ Meaning: yakışıklı (handsome)
Usage Examples:
• O, gerçekten çok yakışıklı bir adam.
(He is really a very handsome man.)
• Yakışıklı bir oyuncu görüyorum.
(I see a handsome actor.)
• Yakışıklı olmak sadece dış görünüşle ilgili değildir.
(Being handsome is not only about appearance.)
Note:
“Yakışıklı” is used to describe a handsome person, usually referring to a man. It can be used to compliment someone’s physical appearance, typically when they are attractive in a charming way.
Tired
✅ Meaning: yorgun (tired)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün çok yorgunum.
(I am very tired today.)
• Yorgun olduğum için erken yatacağım.
(I will go to bed early because I’m tired.)
• Yorgun bir şekilde eve döndü.
(He returned home tired.)
Note:
“Yorgun” refers to being tired, either physically or mentally. It is commonly used to describe feeling fatigued after work, exercise, or any activity that requires effort.
Cold
✅ Meaning: soğuk (cold)
Usage Examples:
• Hava bugün çok soğuk.
(The weather is very cold today.)
• Soğuk su içmek istemiyorum.
(I don’t want to drink cold water.)
• Soğukta dışarıda kalmak sağlıklı değildir.
(It’s not healthy to stay outside in the cold.)
Note:
“Soğuk” refers to cold, describing low temperatures or something that feels chilly. It can be used to talk about weather, food, drinks, or even emotions when someone is distant or unfriendly.
Interesting
✅ Meaning: ilginç (interesting)
Usage Examples:
• Bu kitap çok ilginç.
(This book is very interesting.)
• İlginç bir konu hakkında konuşuyorduk.
(We were talking about an interesting topic.)
• O, ilginç bir kişi.
(He/She is an interesting person.)
Note:
“İlginç” is used to describe something that is interesting or intriguing. It can be applied to things, people, situations, or ideas that capture attention or curiosity.
Hot
✅ Meaning: sıcak (hot)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün hava çok sıcak.
(The weather is very hot today.)
• Sıcak çay içmek istiyorum.
(I want to drink hot tea.)
• Sıcak bir yemek yedim.
(I ate a hot meal.)
Note:
“Sıcak” refers to something that is hot, either in terms of temperature or spiciness. It can describe the weather, food, drinks, or even emotional warmth.
Half
✅ Meaning: yarım / buçuk (half)
Usage Examples:
• Yarım saat bekledim.
(I waited for half an hour.)
• Bir elma yedim, bir de yarım elma kaldı.
(I ate one apple, and there is half an apple left.)
• Yarım pizza yedim.
(I ate half a pizza.)
• Saat üç buçukta buluşalım.
(Let’s meet at half past three.)
• Buçukta bir film başlıyor.
(A movie starts at half past.)
Note:
• Yarım means half and is typically used for things that can be divided into two equal parts.
• Buçuk is used to refer to half when talking about time or fractions, commonly used to say “half past” when referring to hours.
Quarter
✅ Meaning: çeyrek (quarter)
Usage Examples:
• Saat dörde çeyrek kaldı.
(It’s a quarter to four.)
• Çeyrek pizza yedim.
(I ate a quarter of a pizza.)
• Çeyrek saat sonra buluşalım.
(Let’s meet in a quarter of an hour.)
Note:
“Çeyrek” refers to a quarter, which is one-fourth of something. It is commonly used to refer to time (e.g., çeyrek saat for a quarter hour) or fractions of a whole (e.g., çeyrek dilim for a quarter slice). It can also be used in money to refer to a quarter unit.
Sweet
✅ Meaning: tatlı (sweet, dessert)
Usage Examples:
• Bu kek çok tatlı.
(This cake is very sweet.)
• Akşam yemeğinden sonra tatlı yedik.
(We had dessert after dinner.)
• Tatlılar genellikle bayramda yapılır.
(Sweets are usually made during holidays.)
Note:
“Tatlı” means sweet, referring to the taste of something sugary or dessert-like. It can also specifically refer to desserts in Turkish, such as cakes, cookies, or other sweet treats. It is used in both food contexts and to describe things that have a pleasant, sweet taste.
Foolish, silly, stupid
✅ Meaning: aptal (stupid, fool)
Usage Examples:
• Aptalca bir şey söyledim.
(I said something stupid.)
• Bu aptal hareketi yapma.
(Don’t do that foolish thing.)
• Aptal olduğumu mu düşünüyorsun?
(Do you think I’m stupid?)
Note:
“Aptal” is a derogatory term used to describe someone as stupid or a fool. It is often used in a negative or insulting way, but in some contexts, it may also be used jokingly among close friends. It is generally not a polite term.
Wise, intelligent
✅ Meaning: zeki / akıllı (smart, intelligent)
Usage Examples:
• O çok zeki bir öğrenci.
(He/She is a very smart student.)
• Akıllı kararlar almak önemlidir.
(It’s important to make smart decisions.)
• Zeki olmak sadece kitap bilgisiyle ilgili değildir.
(Being smart is not just about book knowledge.)
Note:
Both zeki and akıllı refer to being smart or intelligent, with subtle differences in context.
• Zeki often refers to someone who is intellectually sharp or clever.
• Akıllı is used more broadly, often implying practical intelligence, common sense, or wisdom.
Ugly
✅ Meaning: çirkin (ugly)
Usage Examples:
• O, çirkin bir film izledi.
(He/She watched an ugly film.)
• Çirkin sözler söyleme.
(Don’t say ugly words.)
• Bana çirkin dedi, çok üzüldüm.
(He/She called me ugly, I was very upset.)
Note:
“Çirkin” refers to something or someone being ugly or unattractive. It is a negative term used to describe physical appearance or something unpleasant in a figurative sense. It is important to use this word carefully, as it can be offensive if used inappropriately.
Happy
✅ Meaning: mutlu (happy)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün çok mutluyum.
(I am very happy today.)
• O, mutlu bir insan.
(He/She is a happy person.)
• Mutlu olmak için küçük şeylere değer vermelisin.
(You should appreciate the little things to be happy.)
Note:
“Mutlu” refers to being happy, emotionally content, or joyful. It is used to describe a state of well-being or positive feelings. You can use it to describe both people and situations that bring happiness or joy.
Bad
✅ Meaning: kötü (bad, evil)
Usage Examples:
• Bugün hava çok kötü.
(The weather is very bad today.)
• Kötü bir haber aldım.
(I received bad news.)
• O, kötü bir insan değil.
(He/She is not a bad person.)
Note:
“Kötü” means bad or evil and can describe something that is unpleasant, harmful, or morally wrong. It can be used for both physical conditions (e.g., bad weather) and moral judgment (e.g., a bad person). It is a versatile word, and the context will determine whether it refers to something negative or harmful.
Excited
✅ Meaning: heyecanlı (excited, enthusiastic)
Usage Examples:
• Heyecanlı bir şekilde bekliyorum.
(I am waiting excitedly.)
• Yeni projeye başlamak için heyecanlıyım.
(I am excited to start the new project.)
• Konserde heyecanlıydım.
(I was excited at the concert.)
Note:
“Heyecanlı” refers to being excited, often with a sense of enthusiasm or anticipation. It can describe a person feeling eager or nervous in a positive way, often in relation to events or experiences that are thrilling or highly anticipated.
Elderly
✅ Meaning: yaşlı (old)
Usage Examples:
• O, çok yaşlı bir adam.
(He is a very old man.)
• Yaşlı bir köpeğim var.
(I have an old dog.)
• Yaşlı insanlar daha fazla saygıyı hak eder.
(Older people deserve more respect.)
Note:
“Yaşlı” refers to someone or something being old, usually in terms of age. It is typically used to describe people, animals, or even objects that have aged or are advanced in years. The term is generally neutral, but depending on context, it can carry a sense of respect or sympathy.
Young
✅ Meaning: genç (young)
Usage Examples:
• O, çok genç bir kız.
(She is a very young girl.)
• Gençler geleceğimizi şekillendiriyor.
(Young people are shaping our future.)
• Genç yaşta büyük başarılar elde etti.
(He/She achieved great success at a young age.)
Note:
“Genç” refers to being young in age, typically used for people, animals, or things that are in the early stages of life or development. It conveys energy, potential, and often refers to someone who is still in their youth.
Old
✅ Meaning: eski (old, ancient)
Usage Examples:
• Bu kitap çok eski.
(This book is very old.)
• Eski bir arabam var.
(I have an old car.)
• Eski arkadaşımı gördüm.
(I saw my old friend.)
Note:
“Eski” refers to something that is old, particularly in terms of age, but often with a focus on things that are no longer new or have been around for a long time. It can be used for objects, buildings, or even relationships, and in some contexts, it can suggest something with historical value or significance.
Small, little
✅ Meaning: küçük (small, little)
Usage Examples:
• Bu köpek çok küçük.
(This dog is very small.)
• Küçük bir çocuğum var.
(I have a little child.)
• Küçük bir hediye aldım.
(I bought a small gift.)
Note:
“Küçük” refers to something that is small in size, quantity, or age. It can describe objects, people, animals, or even abstract concepts (e.g., a small problem). It is commonly used to describe anything that is diminutive or not large in scale.
Easy
✅ Meaning: kolay (easy)
Usage Examples:
• Bu soru çok kolay.
(This question is very easy.)
• Kolay bir iş buldum.
(I found an easy job.)
• Bu dersi kolayca geçebilirsin.
(You can pass this course easily.)
Note:
“Kolay” refers to something that is easy or simple to do or understand. It can be used for tasks, situations, or problems that don’t require much effort or difficulty.
Big, large
✅ Meaning: büyük (big, large)
Usage Examples:
• Büyük bir evim var.
(I have a big house.)
• Büyük bir sorun var.
(There is a big problem.)
• Büyük bir kutu aldım.
(I bought a large box.)
Note:
“Büyük” refers to something that is big or large in size, importance, or scale. It can describe physical objects, as well as abstract concepts (e.g., a big challenge, a big event). It is often used to emphasize something significant or substantial.
