Ah! Çok geç kaldım.
English: Ah! I am very late.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Sayılar ve Ünlemler
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'ünlemler' are interjections—short words or sounds used to express strong emotions, reactions, or sudden feelings. They are not connected to the grammatical structure of a sentence.
When to use it
Use 'ünlemler' in Turkish when you want to show surprise, happiness, sadness, pain, attention, or other strong emotions. They are often used at the beginning of a sentence or alone.
Key forms
- Ah!
- Vay!
- Eyvah!
- Aman!
- Of!
- Hey!
- Bravo!
Examples
Vay! Ne güzel bir haber!
English: Wow! What good news!
Eyvah! Anahtarımı unuttum.
English: Oh no! I forgot my key.
Aman, dikkat et!
English: Careful, pay attention!
Of! Çok yoruldum.
English: Ugh! I am very tired.
Tips
- Ünlemler are usually followed by an exclamation mark in writing.
- They can stand alone or be used with a sentence.
- Do not overuse ünlemler in formal writing; they are more common in spoken or informal Turkish.
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