doğum günü /dˈoːʊmɟynˈø/ · noun · CEFR A1. Turkish translation of "birthday".

See also: Translation page (English → Turkish) · Topic: Turkish Dostluklar ve Kutlamalar

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Bugün benim doğum günü. English: Today is my birthday.
  • Annemin doğum günü için pasta yapıyoruz. English: We're making a cake for my mother's birthday.
  • Doğum günü partime gel. English: Come to my birthday party.

When and How to Use "doğum günü"

Use "doğum günü" when you want to talk about "birthday" in Turkish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Turkish Dostluklar ve Kutlamalar topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Turkish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "doğum günü" mean in Turkish?

"doğum günü" is the Turkish word for "birthday".

What CEFR level is "doğum günü"?

"doğum günü" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "doğum günü"?

"doğum günü" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "doğum günü" in a sentence?

Bugün benim doğum günü.

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