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== Mammals == | == Mammals == | ||
==Domestic Animals== | |||
Domestic animals are the animals that we keep and breed for different reasons such as agriculture, transportation, companionship, and entertainment. | Domestic animals are the animals that we keep and breed for different reasons such as agriculture, transportation, companionship, and entertainment. | ||
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* Person 1: Atlar çok güzel ve hızlı koşarlar. ([Horses are very beautiful and run fast.]) | * Person 1: Atlar çok güzel ve hızlı koşarlar. ([Horses are very beautiful and run fast.]) | ||
* Person 2: Ben eşekleri daha çok seviyorum. ([I like donkeys more.]) | * Person 2: Ben eşekleri daha çok seviyorum. ([I like donkeys more.]) | ||
== Wild Animals== | |||
Wild animals are animals that live in their natural habitat without human assistance. | Wild animals are animals that live in their natural habitat without human assistance. | ||
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* Person 1: Doğada ayıları görmek çok ender oluyor. ([Seeing bears in nature is very rare.]) | * Person 1: Doğada ayıları görmek çok ender oluyor. ([Seeing bears in nature is very rare.]) | ||
* Person 2: Kurtlar çoğunlukla ağaçlık ve ormanlık alanlarda yaşarlar. ([Wolves mostly live in wooded and forested areas.]) | * Person 2: Kurtlar çoğunlukla ağaçlık ve ormanlık alanlarda yaşarlar. ([Wolves mostly live in wooded and forested areas.]) | ||
==Sea Mammals== | |||
Sea mammals are animals that live in the ocean and breathe air just like us! | Sea mammals are animals that live in the ocean and breathe air just like us! | ||
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* Person 1: Balinalar çok büyük ve güçlü hayvanlardır. ([Whales are very big and strong animals.]) | * Person 1: Balinalar çok büyük ve güçlü hayvanlardır. ([Whales are very big and strong animals.]) | ||
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Birds are an important part of nature and culture. They are often used as symbols, metaphors, and objects of art and literature. | Birds are an important part of nature and culture. They are often used as symbols, metaphors, and objects of art and literature. | ||
===Domestic Birds=== | |||
Domestic birds are birds that are raised in captivity for food, eggs and feathers. | Domestic birds are birds that are raised in captivity for food, eggs and feathers. | ||
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* Person 1: Bugün tavuklu salata yaptım. ([I made a chicken salad today.]) | * Person 1: Bugün tavuklu salata yaptım. ([I made a chicken salad today.]) | ||
* Person 2: Kazlar göl kenarlarında yürürken çok sevimli görünüyorlar. ([Geese look very cute when they walk by the lake.]) | * Person 2: Kazlar göl kenarlarında yürürken çok sevimli görünüyorlar. ([Geese look very cute when they walk by the lake.]) | ||
===Wild Birds=== | |||
Wild birds can fly freely and live in the wilderness or forests. | Wild birds can fly freely and live in the wilderness or forests. | ||
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* Person 1: Kuşlar doğayı canlandırıyorlar. ([Birds bring nature to life.]) | * Person 1: Kuşlar doğayı canlandırıyorlar. ([Birds bring nature to life.]) | ||
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Reptiles are animals that have scales and live in different climate zones. | Reptiles are animals that have scales and live in different climate zones. | ||
===Snakes=== | |||
Snakes are cold-blooded animals that crawl on their belly and hunt their prey. | Snakes are cold-blooded animals that crawl on their belly and hunt their prey. | ||
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* Person 1: Yılana denk gelmek korkutucu olabilir. ([Meeting a snake can be scary.]) | * Person 1: Yılana denk gelmek korkutucu olabilir. ([Meeting a snake can be scary.]) | ||
* Person 2: Ben hayvanat bahçesinde piton görünce çok heyecanlandım.([I got very excited when I saw a python at the zoo.]) | * Person 2: Ben hayvanat bahçesinde piton görünce çok heyecanlandım.([I got very excited when I saw a python at the zoo.]) | ||
===Lizards=== | |||
Lizards are cold-blooded animals that have four legs and a long tail. | Lizards are cold-blooded animals that have four legs and a long tail. | ||
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* Person 1: Kertenkeleyi gördüğümde mutlaka kovalarım, çok hızlılar. ([When I see a lizard, I always chase it, they are very fast.]) | * Person 1: Kertenkeleyi gördüğümde mutlaka kovalarım, çok hızlılar. ([When I see a lizard, I always chase it, they are very fast.]) | ||
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|description=Learn Turkish vocabulary related to animals. Get pronunciation, translations, and cultural insights. Improve your fluency and communicate with locals! | |description=Learn Turkish vocabulary related to animals. Get pronunciation, translations, and cultural insights. Improve your fluency and communicate with locals! | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
===Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Common Animals Is a Walk in the ...=== | ===Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Common Animals Is a Walk in the ...=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCnAfoX3HMY</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCnAfoX3HMY</youtube> | ||
===Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Farm Animals Has Never Been ...=== | ===Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Farm Animals Has Never Been ...=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmjAVpd7Y2g</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmjAVpd7Y2g</youtube> | ||
===Learn Turkish for kids - Animals - Dinolingo - YouTube=== | ===Learn Turkish for kids - Animals - Dinolingo - YouTube=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf36pJs0Hl0</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf36pJs0Hl0</youtube> | ||
==Related Lessons== | ==Related Lessons== | ||
* [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Useful-Sentenses|Useful Sentenses]] | * [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Useful-Sentenses|Useful Sentenses]] | ||
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* [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/VİSCERA|VİSCERA]] | * [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/VİSCERA|VİSCERA]] | ||
* [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Kitchen|Kitchen]] | * [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Kitchen|Kitchen]] | ||
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* [https://www.turkishclass101.com/blog/2021/11/17/turkish-animal-words/ Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Turkish] | * [https://www.turkishclass101.com/blog/2021/11/17/turkish-animal-words/ Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Turkish] | ||
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/turkish-animal-names How To Talk About Animals In Turkish] | * [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/turkish-animal-names How To Talk About Animals In Turkish] | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 23 March 2023
Hi Turkish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about different animals in Turkish! Animals are important elements of culture and are often used in proverbs and phrases to illustrate different concepts. Knowing animal names will also help you communicate better with locals, especially if you are visiting a zoo or wildlife park!
Mammals
Domestic Animals
Domestic animals are the animals that we keep and breed for different reasons such as agriculture, transportation, companionship, and entertainment.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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At | [at] | Horse |
Eşek | [eʃek] | Donkey |
Köpek | [kœpɛk] | Dog |
Kedi | [kɛdi] | Cat |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Atlar çok güzel ve hızlı koşarlar. ([Horses are very beautiful and run fast.])
- Person 2: Ben eşekleri daha çok seviyorum. ([I like donkeys more.])
Wild Animals
Wild animals are animals that live in their natural habitat without human assistance.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Ayı | [ajɯ] | Bear |
Kurt | [kurt] | Wolf |
Tilki | [tilki] | Fox |
Maymun | [majmun] | Monkey |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Doğada ayıları görmek çok ender oluyor. ([Seeing bears in nature is very rare.])
- Person 2: Kurtlar çoğunlukla ağaçlık ve ormanlık alanlarda yaşarlar. ([Wolves mostly live in wooded and forested areas.])
Sea Mammals
Sea mammals are animals that live in the ocean and breathe air just like us!
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Balina | [balina] | Whale |
Yunus | [junus] | Dolphin |
Fok | [fok] | Seal |
Orkinos | [orkinos] | Tuna |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Balinalar çok büyük ve güçlü hayvanlardır. ([Whales are very big and strong animals.])
- Person 2: En sevdiklerimden biri yunuslar, çok şirinler. ([One of my favorites is dolphins, they are very cute.])
Birds
Birds are an important part of nature and culture. They are often used as symbols, metaphors, and objects of art and literature.
Domestic Birds
Domestic birds are birds that are raised in captivity for food, eggs and feathers.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Tavuk | [tavuk] | Chicken |
Kaz | [kaz] | Goose |
Hindi | [hindi] | Turkey (bird) |
Ördek | [ørdek] | Duck |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Bugün tavuklu salata yaptım. ([I made a chicken salad today.])
- Person 2: Kazlar göl kenarlarında yürürken çok sevimli görünüyorlar. ([Geese look very cute when they walk by the lake.])
Wild Birds
Wild birds can fly freely and live in the wilderness or forests.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Kartal | [kartal] | Eagle |
Şahin | [ʃahin] | Falcon |
Karga | [karga] | Crow |
Leylek | [lejlek] | Stork |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Kuşlar doğayı canlandırıyorlar. ([Birds bring nature to life.])
- Person 2: Kartalların uçuşları o kadar yüksekte ve özgür ki, insanı şaşırtıyor. ([The flight of eagles is so high and free that it amazes people.])
Reptiles
Reptiles are animals that have scales and live in different climate zones.
Snakes
Snakes are cold-blooded animals that crawl on their belly and hunt their prey.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Yılan | [jɯlan] | Snake |
Engerek | [ɛŋɛrɛk] | Viper |
Piton | [piton] | Python |
Cobra | [kobra] | Cobra |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Yılana denk gelmek korkutucu olabilir. ([Meeting a snake can be scary.])
- Person 2: Ben hayvanat bahçesinde piton görünce çok heyecanlandım.([I got very excited when I saw a python at the zoo.])
Lizards
Lizards are cold-blooded animals that have four legs and a long tail.
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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Kertenkele | [kɛrtɛnkɛlɛ] | Lizard |
İguana | [iguana] | Iguana |
Timsah | [timsah] | Crocodile |
Kaplumbağa | [kaplumbaɟa] | Turtle |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Kertenkeleyi gördüğümde mutlaka kovalarım, çok hızlılar. ([When I see a lizard, I always chase it, they are very fast.])
- Person 2: Timsahlar büyük bir güçle ısırabilirler, tedbiri elden bırakmayalım. ([Crocodiles can bite with great force, let's not be careless.])
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Videos
Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Common Animals Is a Walk in the ...
Learning Turkish Vocabulary for Farm Animals Has Never Been ...
Learn Turkish for kids - Animals - Dinolingo - YouTube
Related Lessons
- Useful Sentenses
- Feelings and Emotions
- Buildings
- Beverages
- Bedroom
- Geography
- Dates
- How to Say Hello
- VİSCERA
- Kitchen
Sources