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At the A1 level, learners encounter 'sayı' primarily as a synonym for 'number' in the context of learning to count. You will use it to ask basic questions about quantity. For example, 'Bu ne sayısı?' (What number is this?) when looking at a flashcard. At this stage, you are building the foundation of Turkish vocabulary. You will learn that 'sayı' is the general word for 'number' but you will likely use 'tane' more often when actually counting objects (like 'iki tane elma'). The focus at A1 is simply recognizing the word and understanding that it relates to mathematics and counting. You might also see it in the context of 'sayı saymak' which means 'to count numbers'. It is a building block for all quantitative communication in Turkish. You should focus on the difference between 'sayı' and the actual numbers like 'bir, iki, üç'.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'sayı' in more complex sentence structures, specifically noun compounds. You will learn to say things like 'öğrenci sayısı' (number of students) or 'kitap sayısı' (number of books). This is where the grammar of the word becomes important, particularly the buffer letter 's' in 'sayısı'. You will also encounter 'sayı' in the context of media, such as 'derginin bu sayısı' (this issue of the magazine). At A2, you are expected to distinguish between 'sayı' and 'numara'. You should know that 'numara' is for your phone or your house, while 'sayı' is for counting how many of something there are. You will also start using it with adjectives like 'tek' (odd) and 'çift' (even). This level is about expanding the word's application from simple counting to describing quantities in your environment.
At the B1 level, 'sayı' is used to discuss trends and statistics in a more intermediate way. You will hear and use phrases like 'sayıca artmak' (to increase in number) or 'büyük bir sayı' (a large number). You will also use 'sayı' in professional or academic contexts, such as referring to the 'issue number' of a journal article you are citing. Your understanding of the word shifts from concrete counting to more abstract representation of data. You will be able to talk about 'sayısal veriler' (numerical data) and understand the role of 'sayı' in forming these related adjectives. At this stage, you should be comfortable using 'sayı' in various cases (dative, locative, ablative) like 'sayıya bak' (look at the number) or 'sayıdan emin değilim' (I am not sure about the number).
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At the B2 level, 'sayı' appears in more idiomatic and formal contexts. You will understand its use in expressions like 'sayıya gelmemek' (to be countless/innumerable). You will use the word in debates or presentations to discuss 'nüfus sayısı' (population count) or 'işsizlik sayıları' (unemployment figures) with nuance. You will also recognize the word in literary contexts where it might refer to the 'count' or 'measure' of something metaphorical. Your grasp of the difference between 'sayı', 'rakam', and 'nicelik' (quantity/magnitude) becomes much sharper. You can explain the mathematical properties of different 'sayı kümeleri' (sets of numbers) like 'asal sayılar' (prime numbers) or 'rasyonel sayılar' (rational numbers). This level requires a high degree of precision in how you quantify the world around you.
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At the C1 level, you are expected to use 'sayı' with the precision of a native speaker in academic, legal, or highly technical discussions. You will understand its nuanced role in official documentation (the 'Sayı' reference number at the top of government letters). You will be able to use the word in complex philosophical or mathematical discussions, such as the 'sayı felsefesi' (philosophy of numbers). You will also be adept at using its derivatives like 'sayısallaştırmak' (to digitize) or 'sayıltı' (assumption/hypothesis - though this is a more specific term). Your usage of 'sayı' will be contextually perfect, whether you are discussing the 'son sayı' of an academic journal or the 'sayısal üstünlük' (numerical superiority) of a political party in an election analysis.
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At the C2 level, 'sayı' is a tool you use with complete mastery and subtle flair. You can appreciate its use in high literature, poetry, or complex scientific discourse. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its place within the Turkic language family. You can navigate the most complex bureaucratic forms where 'sayı' might refer to a specific protocol code. You are also aware of very rare or archaic uses of the word in specific dialects or historical texts. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a flexible concept that you can manipulate to express the most precise shades of meaning, from the 'sayılamaz' (uncountable) nature of the universe to the most specific 'sayı' in a quantum physics equation.
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Beispiele Notizen & Tipps

sayı in 30 Sekunden

  • Sayı means 'number' or 'count' in Turkish.
  • It also refers to an 'issue' of a magazine or newspaper.
  • Distinguish it from 'numara' (ID number) and 'rakam' (digit).
  • Commonly used in compounds like 'öğrenci sayısı' (number of students).

The Turkish word sayı is a fundamental noun that primarily translates to 'number' in English. However, its usage in Turkish is nuanced and distinguishes between abstract mathematical concepts and specific identifiers. In its most basic sense, sayı refers to a mathematical value or a count of items. Unlike the word rakam, which specifically refers to digits (0-9), or numara, which refers to numbers used for identification (like a phone number or a door number), sayı covers the broader category of numerical values.

Mathematical Context
Used when discussing integers, odd or even numbers, and quantities in equations. For example, 'tek sayı' means 'odd number' and 'çift sayı' means 'even number'.

Bu sınıftaki öğrenci sayısı otuzdur.

Another vital use of sayı is in the publishing industry. It refers to an 'issue' or 'edition' of a periodic publication like a magazine or a newspaper. When you ask for the latest issue of a journal, you are asking for its 'son sayısı'. This dual meaning—quantity and publication issue—makes it a versatile word in daily Turkish. In social contexts, you will also hear it when discussing statistics, such as the number of people attending an event or the population of a city.

Quantity vs. Identity
Use 'sayı' for how many; use 'numara' for which one (like a bus number or shoe size).

In sports, sayı is often used to refer to 'points' or 'scores' in specific games like basketball. If a player makes a basket, they have gained a 'sayı'. This highlights the word's connection to achievement and counting progress. Understanding sayı is essential for moving beyond basic A1 counting and into A2 level descriptions of the world around you, where quantities and specific issues of media become relevant topics of conversation.

Using sayı correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a noun and its interaction with possessive suffixes. Because it ends in a vowel, when you add the third-person possessive suffix (his/her/its), you must use the buffer letter 's', resulting in sayısı. This is one of the most frequent forms you will encounter, as in 'insan sayısı' (number of people) or 'kitap sayısı' (number of books).

Hangi sayı daha büyük?

Comparative Use
When comparing amounts, 'sayı' is paired with adjectives like 'az' (few/low) or 'fazla' (many/high). 'Sayıca az' means 'few in number'.

In formal writing, you will often see sayı used to introduce data. For example, 'İşsizlik sayısı düştü' (The number of unemployed fell). Notice that 'sayı' itself doesn't change, but the noun preceding it is often in a noun compound. In everyday speech, if you are playing a game and someone asks 'Kaç sayı aldık?' they are asking 'How many points did we get?'.

Derginin ilk sayısını okudun mu?

When used as 'issue' of a magazine, it takes the definite accusative suffix '-nı' because it is a specific object. 'Sayısını' (the issue of it). This is a common point of confusion for learners who expect the word to mean 'number' in all contexts. Always look at the context—if there is a magazine or newspaper mentioned, sayı refers to the specific edition.

You will hear sayı in a variety of real-world Turkish settings. In a classroom, a teacher might say 'Sayıları toplayın' (Add the numbers). In a news broadcast, you will hear it constantly during financial reports or when reporting on social statistics: 'Turist sayısı geçen yıla göre arttı' (The number of tourists increased compared to last year). This word is the backbone of quantitative reporting in Turkish media.

Toplam sayı elli iki.

At the Newsstand
When buying a magazine, the vendor might say 'Bu ayki sayı henüz gelmedi' (This month's issue hasn't arrived yet).

In sports commentary, specifically basketball or volleyball, commentators shout 'Sayı!' when a point is scored. It is the Turkish equivalent of saying 'Score!' or 'A point!'. In casual conversation, friends might use it when discussing a group outing: 'Kaç sayı olacağız?' (How many [people] will we be?). Though 'kişi' is more common for people, 'sayı' is used when focusing on the numerical total of the group.

Finally, in technical or bureaucratic contexts, you will see sayı on official documents. Usually, at the top left of a Turkish official letter, there is a 'Sayı' field followed by a reference number. This is the unique tracking number for that specific piece of correspondence. Hearing and seeing this word consistently across these domains will help solidify your understanding of its multifaceted nature.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is confusing sayı with numara. In English, 'number' is used for both a count ('the number of apples') and an ID ('my phone number'). In Turkish, these are strictly separated. If you say 'Telefon sayım' instead of 'Telefon numaram', you are saying 'My count of phones' rather than 'My phone number'.

Yanlış: Ayakkabı sayım 42. (Doğru: Ayakkabı numaram 42.)

Sayı vs. Rakam
A 'rakam' is a single digit (0, 1, 2... 9). A 'sayı' can be any numerical value (10, 500, 3.14). Calling 100 a 'rakam' is technically incorrect in Turkish.

Another common error is using sayı when you should use adet or tane. While sayı refers to the abstract number, adet is used for the physical units. If you want to say 'three pieces of bread', you say 'üç tane ekmek'. You don't use 'sayı' in the middle of a counting phrase like that. 'Sayı' is used when talking about the total, not when actually performing the count of objects.

Finally, watch out for the possessive forms. Because 'sayı' ends in 'ı', the buffer 's' is mandatory. Beginners often forget this and say 'sayıı' or 'sayın' incorrectly. 'Onun sayısı' (its number) is the correct form. Similarly, when using it as 'issue' of a magazine, remember that it follows the rules of compound nouns: 'Dergi sayısı' (Magazine issue).

To truly master sayı, you must understand how it relates to its synonyms and near-synonyms. Turkish has a rich vocabulary for quantities, and choosing the right word depends on the context of what is being counted or identified.

Numara
Used for identification numbers: door number (kapı numarası), student ID (öğrenci numarası), or even a 'trick' in slang.
Adet / Tane
Used for counting discrete items. 'Beş adet elma' (Five pieces of apple). 'Tane' is more colloquial, 'adet' is more formal.
Miktar
Translates to 'amount' or 'quantity'. Used for uncountable things like water or money, or general quantities where a specific number isn't the focus.

Bu rakam çok yüksek! (This digit/figure is very high!)

When discussing statistics, 'rakam' is often used interchangeably with 'sayı' in journalism to mean 'figure' or 'data point', but 'sayı' remains the safer, more general term. If you are talking about the 'population' of a place, use 'nüfus'. If you are talking about the 'total' of a bill, use 'toplam'. By distinguishing these, you will sound much more like a native speaker.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The root 'sa-' is also related to the word 'saygı' (respect), as 'counting someone' originally meant 'taking them into account' or 'valuing them'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /sa.jɯ/
US /sa.jɯ/
The stress is typically on the first syllable 'sa-', but in Turkish, stress can be subtle and shift with suffixes.
Reimt sich auf
ayı dayı kayı bayı yayı payı olayı sarayı
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing the 'ı' like an English 'i' (ee).
  • Adding a 'y' sound at the end incorrectly.
  • Making the 'a' sound too long.
  • Confusing the 's' with a 'z' sound.
  • Failing to pronounce the 'y' clearly.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to recognize, but has two distinct meanings to remember.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires correct use of buffer 's' in possessive forms like 'sayısı'.

Sprechen 2/5

Pronunciation of 'ı' is the only minor hurdle.

Hören 2/5

Clear sound, but must distinguish from 'say' or 'dayı'.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

bir iki kaç dergi matematik

Als Nächstes lernen

rakam numara miktar istatistik oran

Fortgeschritten

sayıltı sayısallaştırmak sayılamazlık asal rasyonel

Wichtige Grammatik

Noun Compounds

Kitap sayısı (The number of books) - uses the third person possessive suffix.

Buffer 's'

Sayı-s-ı (Its number) - 's' is the buffer for nouns ending in vowels.

Accusative Case

Sayıyı biliyorum (I know the number) - '-yı' suffix.

Adjective Derivation

Sayı -> Sayısal (Numerical) - '-sal' suffix.

Pluralization

Sayılar (Numbers) - standard '-lar' suffix.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

Bu bir sayı.

This is a number.

Simple subject-predicate sentence.

2

Sayı saymayı biliyor musun?

Do you know how to count numbers?

Sayı saymak is a common verb phrase for counting.

3

Hangi sayı senin favorin?

Which number is your favorite?

Interrogative 'hangi' followed by the noun.

4

Bir, iki, üç... Bunlar sayıdır.

One, two, three... These are numbers.

Plural suffix '-lar' is used for categorization.

5

Küçük bir sayı söyle.

Say a small number.

Adjective 'küçük' modifying 'sayı'.

6

Bu sayı çok büyük.

This number is very big.

Intensity adverb 'çok' used with adjective 'büyük'.

7

Sayıları öğreniyorum.

I am learning the numbers.

Accusative case '-ları' for a specific group of numbers.

8

Kaç sayı var?

How many numbers are there?

Interrogative 'kaç' used to ask about quantity.

1

Sınıftaki öğrenci sayısı kaç?

What is the number of students in the class?

Noun compound 'öğrenci sayısı' with possessive suffix.

2

Derginin yeni sayısı çıktı.

The new issue of the magazine is out.

'Sayı' meaning 'issue' in a possessive construction.

3

On bir tek bir sayıdır.

Eleven is an odd number.

'Tek sayı' is the term for odd numbers.

4

İki çift bir sayıdır.

Two is an even number.

'Çift sayı' is the term for even numbers.

5

Kitap sayımız her yıl artıyor.

Our number of books is increasing every year.

Possessive suffix '-ımız' added to 'sayı'.

6

Bu sayıyı defterine yaz.

Write this number in your notebook.

Accusative case '-yı' used for a specific object.

7

Toplam sayı elli.

The total number is fifty.

Adjective 'toplam' modifying 'sayı'.

8

Sayılarla aranız nasıl?

How is your relationship with numbers? (Are you good at math?)

Instrumental case '-larla' meaning 'with numbers'.

1

İşsizlik sayısı geçen aya göre azaldı.

The number of unemployed decreased compared to last month.

Formal noun compound usage in a report.

2

Çok sayıda insan meydanda toplandı.

A large number of people gathered in the square.

'Çok sayıda' is a common phrase meaning 'many'.

3

Bu derginin eski sayılarını arıyorum.

I am looking for old issues of this magazine.

Plural accusative possessive 'sayılarını'.

4

Sayısal loto oynamayı sever misin?

Do you like playing the numeric lotto?

Adjective 'sayısal' derived from 'sayı'.

5

Hangi sayı kümesini çalışıyoruz?

Which set of numbers are we studying?

'Sayı kümesi' is a mathematical term.

6

Sayıca üstünlük onlardaydı.

They had the numerical superiority.

Suffix '-ca' meaning 'in terms of'.

7

Bu sayı tam olarak neyi ifade ediyor?

What does this number represent exactly?

Formal inquiry about data.

8

Sayıların gizemine inanır mısın?

Do you believe in the mystery of numbers?

Genitive case 'sayıların'.

1

Asal sayılar sadece bire ve kendisine bölünür.

Prime numbers are only divisible by one and themselves.

Technical mathematical term 'asal sayılar'.

2

Katılımcı sayısı beklentilerimizin altındaydı.

The number of participants was below our expectations.

Compound noun with comparative 'altında'.

3

Bu makale derginin 45. sayısında yayımlandı.

This article was published in the 45th issue of the magazine.

Locative case '-nda' after a possessive suffix.

4

Sayıyı doğru tahmin eden ödülü kazanır.

Whoever guesses the number correctly wins the prize.

Participle construction 'tahmin eden'.

5

Nüfus sayımı on yılda bir yapılır.

The census is conducted every ten years.

'Nüfus sayımı' is the term for a population census.

6

Sayılamayacak kadar çok yıldız var.

There are so many stars they cannot be counted.

Derived verb 'sayılamayacak' (uncountable).

7

Bu veriler sayısal bir analiz gerektiriyor.

This data requires a numerical analysis.

Adjective 'sayısal' in a formal context.

8

Sayılarla oynamayı bıraksan iyi olur.

You'd better stop playing with the numbers (manipulating data).

Idiomatic use of 'sayılarla oynamak'.

1

Rasyonel sayılar kümesi sonsuzdur.

The set of rational numbers is infinite.

Advanced mathematical terminology.

2

Yazarın tüm eserleri bu özel sayıda toplandı.

All the author's works were collected in this special issue.

Specific use of 'sayı' for publication editions.

3

Protokol sayısı belirtilmemiş belgeler geçersizdir.

Documents without a specified protocol number are invalid.

Bureaucratic usage of 'sayı'.

4

Sayısal uçurum toplumda eşitsizliğe yol açıyor.

The digital divide is causing inequality in society.

'Sayısal uçurum' is the term for the digital divide.

5

Enflasyon sayıları piyasaları tedirgin etti.

Inflation figures made the markets uneasy.

Financial journalism context.

6

Sayıca azınlıkta olmamız bizi durduramaz.

Being in the numerical minority cannot stop us.

Adverbial use of 'sayıca'.

7

Bu kuramın sayıltıları henüz kanıtlanmadı.

The assumptions of this theory have not yet been proven.

'Sayıltı' is a derivative meaning assumption/hypothesis.

8

Sayıların diliyle konuşmak gerekirse, durum kritik.

If we must speak in the language of numbers, the situation is critical.

Metaphorical use of 'sayıların dili'.

1

Evrenin sayısal bir düzeni olduğu fikri eskidir.

The idea that the universe has a numerical order is ancient.

Philosophical/Cosmological context.

2

Sayısal yöntemler sosyal bilimlerde giderek daha yaygın.

Quantitative methods are becoming increasingly common in social sciences.

'Sayısal yöntemler' refers to quantitative methods.

3

Müellif, eserinin bu sayısında üslubunu değiştirmiş.

The author changed their style in this issue of their work.

Highly formal literary analysis.

4

Sayılamazlık kavramı matematiksel mantığın temelidir.

The concept of uncountability is the basis of mathematical logic.

Advanced logic terminology.

5

İstatistiki verilerin sayısal tutarlılığı sorgulanıyor.

The numerical consistency of the statistical data is being questioned.

Academic/Scientific critique.

6

Sayıların büyüsüne kapılan bir nesil yetişiyor.

A generation enchanted by the magic of numbers is growing up.

Poetic/Sociological observation.

7

Resmi yazışmalarda 'sayı' bölümü titizlikle doldurulmalıdır.

The 'reference number' section in official correspondence must be filled out meticulously.

Administrative instruction.

8

Sayısal çözümlemeler, karmaşık sistemleri anlamamıza yardımcı olur.

Numerical analyses help us understand complex systems.

Technical/Engineering context.

Synonyme

adet tane rakam numara miktar nüfus baskı toplam

Gegenteile

hiçlik belirsizlik tekillik azlık

Häufige Kollokationen

tek sayı
çift sayı
asal sayı
öğrenci sayısı
nüfus sayısı
dergi sayısı
çok sayıda
sayı saymak
toplam sayı
sayısal veri

Häufige Phrasen

Sayı saymak

— To count numbers sequentially.

Birden ona kadar sayı saydı.

Çok sayıda

— A large number of; many.

Çok sayıda başvuru aldık.

Sayıca az

— Few in number.

Sayıca az ama güçlüyüz.

Son sayı

— The latest issue of a publication.

Dergini son sayısını aldın mı?

Sayı almak

— To score a point (in sports).

Takımımız bir sayı daha aldı.

Sayı vermek

— To lose a point or to give a number.

Rakibe sayı verdik.

Belli bir sayı

— A certain number.

Belli bir sayıya ulaşmamız lazım.

Sayı sistemi

— Number system.

Onluk sayı sistemini kullanıyoruz.

Sayı doğrusu

— Number line (in geometry).

Noktayı sayı doğrusunda göster.

Sayı boncuğu

— Abacus.

Eskiden sayı boncuğu kullanılırdı.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

sayı vs numara

Numara is for ID/Phone/Size; Sayı is for quantity/math.

sayı vs rakam

Rakam is a single digit (0-9); Sayı is any numerical value.

sayı vs adet

Adet is used for counting pieces; Sayı is the abstract number.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"Sayıya gelmemek"

— To be so many that they cannot be counted; innumerable.

Yıldızlar sayıya gelmez.

Literary
"Sayı saymak"

— Sometimes used metaphorically for wasting time or doing basic things.

Hala sayı mı sayıyorsun?

Informal
"Parmakla sayılacak kadar az"

— So few they can be counted on one's fingers.

Gerçek dostlar parmakla sayılacak kadar azdır.

Neutral
"Sayıları karıştırmak"

— To get confused about numbers or data.

Yorgunluktan sayıları karıştırdım.

Neutral
"Sayıya vurmak"

— To calculate or put into numerical terms.

İşi sayıya vurursak zarar ederiz.

Informal
"Sayı tutmak"

— To keep track of numbers or to pick a number in one's mind.

Aklından bir sayı tut.

Neutral
"Sayıdan sayılmamak"

— To not be considered important or relevant.

O artık sayıdan sayılmıyor.

Informal
"Sayıya dahil etmek"

— To include in the count.

Beni de sayıya dahil edin.

Neutral
"Sayı sayar gibi"

— Doing something very easily and quickly.

Sayı sayar gibi gol attı.

Informal
"Sayıya dökülmek"

— To be expressed in numbers/statistics.

Başarı sayıya dökülemez.

Formal

Leicht verwechselbar

sayı vs sayfa

Sounds similar.

Sayfa means 'page'; Sayı means 'number'.

Kitabın ellinci sayfası.

sayı vs saye

Old word, sounds similar.

Saye means 'shadow' or 'thanks to' (sayesinde).

Senin sayende.

sayı vs sıra

Both relate to order/counting.

Sıra means 'row' or 'order'; Sayı means 'number'.

Sıraya girin.

sayı vs sağ

Phonetically close.

Sağ means 'right' (direction) or 'alive'.

Sağa dön.

sayı vs saygı

Same root.

Saygı means 'respect'.

Ona saygı duyuyorum.

Satzmuster

A1

Bu bir [sayı].

Bu bir sayı.

A2

[Noun] sayısı [Number]dür.

Elma sayısı beştir.

A2

[Adjective] sayı.

Büyük sayı.

B1

Çok sayıda [Noun]...

Çok sayıda insan...

B1

[Publication] son sayısı.

Gazetenin son sayısı.

B2

Sayıca [Adjective]...

Sayıca azız.

C1

[Technical Noun] sayıları...

Enflasyon sayıları...

C2

Sayıların [Noun]...

Sayıların gizemi...

Wortfamilie

Substantive

sayı
sayım
sayış
saygınlık
sayıltı

Verben

saymak
sayılmak
sayışmak
sayıklamak

Adjektive

sayısal
sayılı
sayısız
saygın

Verwandt

rakam
numara
adet
tane
istatistik
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frequency

Extremely frequent in both daily and academic Turkish.

Tipps

Buffer Letter

Always remember the 's' buffer in 'sayısı'. It's a very common mistake for learners to say 'sayı-ı'.

Journalism

When reading Turkish news, 'sayı' almost always refers to statistics or a specific issue of a publication.

Math Class

If you are in a Turkish math context, use 'sayı' for everything except the digits 0-9, which are 'rakam'.

Lucky Numbers

If someone asks for your 'uğurlu sayın', they are asking for your lucky number.

Phone Numbers

Never use 'sayı' for phone numbers. It sounds very strange. Always use 'numara'.

Countless

To say something is 'countless', use the beautiful phrase 'sayıya gelmez'.

Official Letters

Look for the word 'Sayı' at the top of official documents; it's the reference number you need for tracking.

Sports

When watching a match, listen for the commentator yelling 'Sayı!'. It means someone just scored.

SAY-I

I 'SAY' the 'SAYI'. A simple way to link the English verb to the Turkish noun.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'SAY-ing' numbers. When you 'SAY' a number in Turkish, you are using a 'SAYI'.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a magazine with a giant number '1' on the cover. This helps you remember both meanings: 'number' and 'issue'.

Word Web

matematik dergi toplam tek çift rakam saymak istatistik

Herausforderung

Try to find five things in your room and say their 'sayısı' (number) in Turkish using the formula: '[Object] sayısı [Number]dür'.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'sa-', which means 'to count', 'to calculate', or 'to think'.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The act of counting or a result of counting.

Turkic

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities; 'sayı' is a neutral mathematical and journalistic term.

English speakers often use 'number' for everything. In Turkish, you must switch to 'numara' for your phone or bus.

Sayıların Gizemi (The Mystery of Numbers) - a popular book/topic. 70. Yıl Özel Sayısı (70th Year Special Issue) - common for famous Turkish magazines like 'Varlık'. Sayısal Loto - the national lottery.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Mathematics

  • Tek sayı
  • Çift sayı
  • Asal sayı
  • Sayıları toplamak

Publishing

  • Son sayı
  • Eski sayı
  • Özel sayı
  • Dergi sayısı

Statistics

  • Nüfus sayısı
  • Öğrenci sayısı
  • Sayısal veri
  • Sayıca artış

Sports

  • Sayı almak
  • Sayı vermek
  • Toplam sayı
  • Kaç sayı oldu?

Daily Life

  • Sayı saymak
  • Bir sayı tut
  • Çok sayıda
  • Sayıları karıştırmak

Gesprächseinstiege

"En sevdiğin uğurlu sayın hangisi?"

"Bu derginin son sayısını nerede bulabilirim?"

"Sizce sınıftaki öğrenci sayısı çok mu?"

"Sayılarla aran nasıldır, matematiği sever misin?"

"Hangi spor dalında sayı almak daha zordur?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Bugün hayatında önemli olan üç sayıyı ve nedenlerini yaz.

Eğer bir dergi çıkarsaydın, ilk sayısında ne hakkında yazardın?

Sayıların hayatımızdaki önemi hakkında ne düşünüyorsun?

Çocukken sayı saymayı nasıl öğrendiğini hatırla ve anlat.

İstatistiklerin (sayıların) yalan söyleyebileceğine inanıyor musun?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Use 'sayı' for math and counting (How many?). Use 'numara' for identification like phone numbers, house numbers, or shoe sizes (Which one?).

No, for books we use 'baskı' (edition). 'Sayı' is specifically for magazines, journals, and newspapers.

'Tek sayı' is an odd number, and 'çift sayı' is an even number.

Technically no. 'Rakam' refers only to digits 0-9. 'Sayı' can be any number like 150 or 2.5. However, in news, 'rakam' is sometimes used to mean 'figure'.

It is a formal way of saying 'many' or 'a large number of'. For example, 'Çok sayıda kuş' (A large number of birds).

The verb is 'saymak'. The phrase 'sayı saymak' specifically means to count numbers (1, 2, 3...).

Turkish uses noun compounds for 'number of X'. The second noun must take the possessive suffix '-ı/i/u/ü', and since 'sayı' ends in a vowel, it needs the buffer 's', making it 'sayısı'.

It means 'population census'. It's the official process of counting people in a country.

Yes, especially in basketball, volleyball, and tennis, 'sayı' refers to a point or score.

They are 'prime numbers'—numbers only divisible by 1 and themselves.

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