Turkish Number Converter
Type any integer or decimal number to instantly see its correct spelling in Turkish, ordinal form, and hear clear audio pronunciation.
Standard counting number used for quantities.
Ordering number: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
How Turkish Numbers Work: Rules & Explanations
Counting in Turkish is one of the most straightforward aspects of the language. Unlike English with its idiosyncratic teens (eleven, twelve, thirteen), Turkish follows a completely logical base-10 structure:
- Teens: 10 (on) + 1 (bir) = 11 (on bir), 10 + 2 = 12 (on iki).
- Tens: yirmi (20), otuz (30), kırk (40), elli (50), altmış (60), yetmiş (70), seksen (80), doksan (90).
- Compounds: Simply combine the tens and the ones: 42 is kırk iki, 99 is doksan dokuz.
Common Traps to Avoid
Pay close attention to these common pitfalls when speaking or writing Turkish numbers:
- Never say “bir yüz” or “bir bin”: In English we say “one hundred” and “one thousand”. In Turkish, you simply say yüz and bin.
- Numbers with Plurals: In Turkish, when a noun is preceded by a number, it stays singular! You say üç elma (three apple), NEVER üç elmalar.
- Consonant Mutation in Ordinals: 4 (dört) softens to dördüncü (4th).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do numbers work in Turkish?
Turkish numbers are entirely decimal and compound. You simply state the tens followed by the ones (e.g. 25 is "yirmi beş" = twenty five, 78 is "yetmiş sekiz"). Unlike French or German, there are no inverted numbers or irregular tens.
Is 100 "bir yüz" or "yüz" in Turkish?
In Turkish, 100 is simply "yüz", never "bir yüz". Similarly, 1,000 is simply "bin", never "bir bin". However, for millions and billions, you do say "bir milyon" and "bir milyar".
How are ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd) formed in Turkish?
Ordinal numbers are formed by adding -(i)nci, -(ı)ncı, -(u)ncu, or -(ü)ncü according to 4-way vowel harmony. If the number ends in a vowel (like iki, altı, yedi), the first vowel is dropped: iki -> ikinci, yedi -> yedinci. In the case of dört (4), the "t" changes to "d": dördüncü.