Did you know Turkish and English have many similar words?

It might surprise you, but Turkish and English share dozens of words that sound almost the same and have the same meaning! Most of these words came from other languages such as French, Italian, or Arabic, but they make learning Turkish much easier and more fun. Here are some examples:

Daily life words:

Çay – Tea

Limon – Lemon

Kahve – Coffee

Telefon – Phone

Adres – Address

Doktor – Doctor

Tuvalet – Toilet

Metro – Metro

Banka – Bank

Ofis – Office

Restoran – Restaurant

Garaj – Garage

Park – Park

Lamba – Lamp

Koridor – Corridor

Televizyon – Television

Radyo – Radio

Polis – Police

Profesör – Professor

Müzisyen – Musician

Aktör – Actor

Doktor – Doctor

Domates – Tomato

Patates – Potato

Salata – Salad

Many of these words sound almost identical — once you notice them, your Turkish vocabulary grows instantly!

Learning Turkish can be easier than you think — you already know more words than you realize!

Did you know Turkish and English have many similar words?

Did you know Turkish and English have many similar words?