Anne
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Pronunciation: /an-NEH/
English Meaning
Mother
“Anne” in Example Sentences
Annem çok güzel yemek yapar.
My mom cooks very well.
Annem öğretmen.
My mother is a teacher.
Annene selamımı söyle.
Say hello to your mother for me.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| annem | my mother |
| annen | your mother |
| annesi | his / her mother |
| anneler | mothers |
Usage Note
Children often say 'anneciğim' (mummy dear). The older form 'ana' survives in words like 'anavatan' (motherland).
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
AnaValide
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Anne sevgisiAnne olmak
Word Origin & Etymology
A childlike derivation of the Old Turkic word 'ana' (mother).
Cultural Context
Mothers hold an incredibly revered status in Turkish society. A famous Islamic hadith frequently quoted in Turkey is 'Paradise lies at the feet of mothers'.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Anne kuzusu”
“Mother's lamb (a mama's boy or someone overly attached to their mother)”
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