🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "What does this mean?" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bu ne anlama geliyor?
"What does this mean?" in Turkish · say it like boo neh ahn-lah-mah geh-lee-your

The most natural way to say "What does this mean?" in Turkish is Bu ne anlama geliyor?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Bu ne demek?
More casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
Bu neyi ifade ediyor?
A more formal way to ask for the meaning.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you encounter a word or phrase you don't understand. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It's a good way to seek clarification in conversations or while reading.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Bu kelimeyi anlamıyorum, bu ne anlama geliyor?I don't understand this word, what does it mean?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'anlam' (meaning) with 'anlamak' (to understand).

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Bu ne anlama geliyor?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Turkish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Bu ifadeyi nerede kullanabilirim?

Günlük konuşmalarda veya yazılı metinlerde anlamını bilmediğiniz bir şeyle karşılaştığınızda kullanabilirsiniz.

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