Merhaba! Let's learn a new Turkish word today: bulut.
Bulut means 'cloud' in English. You see clouds in the sky, right? They can be white and fluffy, or dark and full of rain.
For example, if you look up and see a big white cloud, you can say, 'O bir büyük bulut!' which means 'That is a big cloud!'
Or, if it's raining, you might say, 'Çok bulut var!' meaning 'There are many clouds!' It's a simple and useful word for talking about the weather.
When you look up in the sky, especially on a rainy or gloomy day, you'll often see these. They're those white or grey masses floating above us. Sometimes they look like cotton balls, and other times they cover the whole sky.
We use the word "bulut" in Turkish to talk about them. It's a common word, and you'll hear it a lot when people discuss the weather. For example, if someone says "Bugün çok bulut var," they mean there are many of them today.
You might also hear phrases like "bulutlu hava" which means "cloudy weather." So, "bulut" is a really useful word to know when you're talking about what's happening in the sky.
When you're trying to describe something that changes shape or is a bit vague, you can use "bulut." Think of a "bulut" as something that isn't clearly defined. It's often used metaphorically for things like uncertainty or a passing state. For example, if someone's thoughts are unclear, you might say their mind is "bulutlu."
It also comes up in expressions. If something is "bulut gibi," it means it's light and fluffy. Or, if a situation is starting to look bad, you might hear it described as "kara bulutlar dolaşıyor." This means dark clouds are gathering, indicating trouble.
When discussing the weather or describing a scene, the word "bulut" is quite common. You'll hear it often in everyday conversations, especially in spring and autumn. It's a foundational word for describing natural phenomena, so mastering it early on is very useful.
You might use it in phrases like "bulutlu hava" (cloudy weather) or "bulutlar dağıldı" (the clouds dispersed). Understanding this simple noun unlocks a whole range of descriptive possibilities for weather and sky conditions, which are frequent topics of conversation in any language.
bulut en 30 secondes
- visible mass of water vapor
- floats in the atmosphere
- can bring rain or snow
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
- DEFINITION
- cloud
Gökyüzünde hiç bulut yoktu.
Yüksek dağların üstünde kara bulutlar vardı.
Yarın hava bulutlu olacak.
bulut (noun) = cloud bulutlar (noun, plural) = clouds bulutlu (adjective) = cloudy
§ Understanding 'bulut'
Let's learn about the Turkish word 'bulut'. It's a common noun, and you'll hear it often. It simply means 'cloud'. You'll see it used in various contexts, from daily weather discussions to more poetic expressions. Knowing this word is really useful for everyday conversations.
- Turkish Word
- bulut
- Pronunciation
- boo-loot
- Meaning
- cloud
§ 'Bulut' in Daily Conversations
You'll often hear 'bulut' when people are talking about the weather. It's a fundamental word for describing the sky. Here are some examples of how you might hear it.
Gökyüzünde hiç bulut yok. (There are no clouds in the sky.)
Bugün hava bulutlu. (Today the weather is cloudy.)
Notice how 'bulutlu' is used as an adjective for 'cloudy'. This is a common pattern in Turkish where adding suffixes can change the word's function.
§ 'Bulut' in News and Formal Settings
Even in more formal contexts like the news or scientific discussions, 'bulut' refers to literal clouds. You won't find it used for abstract concepts like 'cloud computing' in this direct sense; other terms exist for that. Here’s how it might appear in news reports about weather or environmental topics.
Meteoroloji, yarın yoğun bulut beklendiğini açıkladı. (The meteorology department announced that dense clouds are expected tomorrow.)
Bu tür bulut oluşumları yağmur getirebilir. (These kinds of cloud formations can bring rain.)
In these examples, 'bulut' is used in a factual, descriptive way, just as you'd expect when reporting on weather conditions. You won't typically see it in the context of business or school unless the topic is directly related to atmospheric science or a creative writing assignment about nature.
§ Practical Uses for 'bulut'
Understanding 'bulut' is not just for reading the weather report. It helps you grasp descriptions of landscapes, art, and even moods. Imagine trying to describe a beautiful sunset or a gloomy day without knowing 'cloud'!
Sanatçı, resminde mor bulutlar kullandı. (The artist used purple clouds in their painting.)
Güneşin arkasında büyük bir bulut vardı. (There was a big cloud behind the sun.)
By learning 'bulut', you're building a solid foundation for describing the world around you in Turkish. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll find yourself using it naturally very soon!
How Formal Is It?
"Bulutlar dağılırken ebru gökyüzünde belirdi."
"Bugün gökyüzünde çok güzel bulutlar var."
"Sabahleyin hava biraz puscuydu."
"Gökyüzündeki bulutlar pamuk şeker gibiydi."
"Hava duman olmuş, hiçbir şey görünmüyor."
Niveau de difficulté
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Quoi apprendre ensuite
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Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Nouns can take possessive suffixes. For 'bulut' (cloud), if you want to say 'my cloud', you'd add '-um' (or '-ım', '-üm', '-im' depending on vowel harmony): 'bulutum'. 'Your cloud' (singular informal) would be 'bulutun'.
Gökyüzünde büyük bir bulut var. (There is a big cloud in the sky.) Benim bulutum beyaz. (My cloud is white.)
To make a noun plural, add '-lar' or '-ler' based on vowel harmony. For 'bulut', the plural is 'bulutlar'.
Gökyüzünde çok bulutlar var. (There are many clouds in the sky.)
Location can be indicated with suffixes. To say 'in the cloud' or 'on the cloud', you'd add '-da' or '-de'. For 'bulut', it's 'bulutta' (due to consonant assimilation from 't' to 'd' changing to 't').
Uçak bulutta uçuyor. (The plane is flying in the cloud.)
To express movement towards something (to the cloud), use '-a' or '-e'. For 'bulut', it's 'buluta'.
Kuş buluta doğru uçtu. (The bird flew towards the cloud.)
To express movement away from something (from the cloud), use '-dan' or '-den'. For 'bulut', it's 'buluttan'.
Yağmur buluttan düşüyor. (Rain is falling from the cloud.)
Exemples par niveau
Sabahleyin gökyüzü bulutlarla kaplıydı, ama şimdi güneş açtı.
In the morning the sky was covered with clouds, but now the sun is out.
Here, 'bulutlarla' means 'with clouds'. The suffix '-larla' indicates 'with' or 'by means of'.
Uçağımız bulutların arasından geçerken aşağıyı göremedik.
As our plane passed through the clouds, we couldn't see below.
'Bulutların arasından' means 'from among the clouds'. '-dan' is an ablative case suffix.
Hava bulutlu olunca insanın canı dışarı çıkmak istemiyor.
When the weather is cloudy, one doesn't feel like going out.
'Bulutlu' is an adjective meaning 'cloudy'. The suffix '-lu' forms adjectives from nouns.
Büyük kara bulutlar geliyordu, sanırım yağmur yağacak.
Big dark clouds were coming, I think it will rain.
'Kara bulutlar' means 'dark clouds'. 'Kara' is an adjective meaning 'black/dark'.
Güneş batarken bulutlar çok güzel renkler aldı.
As the sun set, the clouds took on very beautiful colors.
'Renkler' means 'colors'. The suffix '-ler' is a plural marker.
Gökyüzünde tek bir bulut bile yoktu, hava açıktı.
There wasn't even a single cloud in the sky, the weather was clear.
'Tek bir bulut bile yoktu' emphasizes 'not even a single cloud'.
Çocuklar bulutlara bakarak hayali hayvanlar oluşturmaya çalışıyorlardı.
The children were trying to create imaginary animals by looking at the clouds.
'Bulutlara bakarak' means 'by looking at the clouds'. The suffix '-a' is a dative case suffix.
Rüzgar bulutları hızla sürükleyip götürüyordu.
The wind was rapidly dragging the clouds away.
'Hızla' means 'rapidly' or 'quickly'. The suffix '-la' here acts as 'with/by means of' making an adverb.
Güneşli bir günde bile dağların zirvesinde bulutlar görebilirsiniz.
Even on a sunny day, you can see clouds on the mountain peaks.
Postposition 'bile' means 'even'.
Sabah gökyüzü bulutlarla kaplıydı ama öğleden sonra açtı.
The morning sky was covered with clouds, but it cleared up in the afternoon.
The suffix '-le' attached to 'bulutlar' indicates 'with'.
Çocuklar bulutların şekillerini tahmin etmeye bayılırlar.
Children love to guess the shapes of the clouds.
The suffix '-ların' indicates possession ('of the clouds').
Uçaktan bakınca bulutlar pamuk yığınlarına benziyor.
When looking from the plane, the clouds resemble cotton piles.
The suffix '-dan' indicates 'from'.
Yağmur bulutları ufukta belirince pikniği ertelemeye karar verdik.
When rain clouds appeared on the horizon, we decided to postpone the picnic.
The suffix '-lar' indicates plural.
Gökyüzündeki koyu bulutlar fırtınanın yaklaştığını gösteriyor.
The dark clouds in the sky indicate that a storm is approaching.
The suffix '-ki' indicates 'in the'.
Bazen bulutların arasından süzülen güneş ışınları harika bir manzara oluşturur.
Sometimes, sun rays filtering through the clouds create a wonderful view.
The suffix '-ların arasından' means 'from between the'.
Deniz kenarında oturup geçen bulutları izlemek çok keyifliydi.
It was very enjoyable to sit by the sea and watch the passing clouds.
The suffix '-leri' is the definite accusative case.
Souvent confondu avec
While 'gök' means sky, it refers to the expanse itself, not the water vapor formations within it.
Hava means air, the invisible gas. Bulut is a visible formation in the air.
This is a verb, 'to become cloudy', not the noun 'cloud'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"Bulutlara ermek"
To be extremely happy, to be over the moon
Sınavı kazandığını öğrenince bulutlara erdi. (When he learned he passed the exam, he was over the moon.)
neutral"Bulutların üzerinde olmak"
To be very happy or excited
Yeni iş teklifiyle bulutların üzerindeydi. (She was on cloud nine with the new job offer.)
neutral"Bulut gibi dağılmak"
To scatter or disperse like clouds, to disappear quickly
Kavga bir anda bulut gibi dağıldı. (The fight dispersed like a cloud in an instant.)
neutral"Bulutlanmak"
To become cloudy, to get upset or angry (of a person's face)
Yüzü birden bulutlandı. (His face suddenly clouded over.)
neutral"Kara bulutlar dolaşmak"
To have trouble or misfortune looming, to have dark clouds hanging over
Şirketin üzerinde kara bulutlar dolaşıyor. (Dark clouds are hanging over the company.)
neutral"Bulutların arasından sıyrılmak"
To overcome difficulties and emerge successfully
Zor zamanlardan sonra bulutların arasından sıyrıldı. (After difficult times, he emerged from the clouds.)
neutral"Bulutlardan inmek"
To come back to reality, to stop daydreaming
Artık bulutlardan inme zamanı. (It's time to come down from the clouds.)
neutral"Bulutlara kafa tutmak"
To challenge something very powerful or difficult
Genç sporcu, şampiyonaya bulutlara kafa tutarak hazırlandı. (The young athlete prepared for the championship by challenging the odds.)
neutral"Bulutların ötesinde"
Beyond imagination, extremely good or beautiful
Manzara bulutların ötesindeydi. (The view was beyond imagination.)
neutral"Bulutlarla oynamak"
To be carefree, to live in a dream world (often with a hint of not being realistic)
O hep bulutlarla oynar, gerçekleri görmez. (He always plays with the clouds, he doesn't see reality.)
neutralFacile à confondre
Often confused with similar-sounding words or words with related meanings like 'gök' (sky) or 'hava' (air). Students might also confuse it with actions related to clouds, like 'bulutlanmak' (to become cloudy).
'Bulut' specifically refers to a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, whereas 'gök' is the expanse above the earth, and 'hava' is the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth. 'Bulutlanmak' is a verb describing the act of becoming cloudy.
Gökyüzünde hiç bulut yok. (There are no clouds in the sky at all.)
While 'bulut' is a noun, 'bulmak' is a verb meaning 'to find'. The similar sound can lead to confusion, especially for new learners who are still getting used to distinguishing between nouns and verbs.
'Bulut' is a noun (cloud), 'bulmak' is a verb (to find). They are grammatically distinct and have completely different meanings.
Kaybettiğim anahtarları sonunda buldum. (I finally found the keys I lost.)
The 'b-o-l' sound at the beginning of 'bol' (meaning 'ample' or 'loose') can be misheard or misremembered as 'bulut', leading to confusion in context.
'Bulut' is a cloud. 'Bol' is an adjective describing abundance or looseness. They are distinct in both meaning and grammatical function.
Bugün hava çok bol, üşüyorum. (The weather is very cool today, I'm cold.) - *Note: This example shows 'bol' used in a less common, but still valid, context meaning 'chilly' or 'cool' when referring to weather, which can add to the confusion due to its various meanings. A more common example for 'ample' would be: Bol su içmeliyiz. (We should drink plenty of water.)*
The similar initial sound and the shared 'bul-' stem can cause confusion, especially since 'buluş' (invention/discovery) is also a noun.
'Bulut' is a natural phenomenon (cloud). 'Buluş' is a creation or discovery made by humans. Although both are nouns, their meanings are entirely different.
Tekerleğin buluşu insanlık için çok önemliydi. (The invention of the wheel was very important for humanity.)
This is a word that sounds very similar, especially if the initial 'b' in 'bulut' is not clearly pronounced or heard. 'Umut' means 'hope'.
'Bulut' refers to a cloud. 'Umut' refers to a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Despite phonetic similarity, their meanings are unrelated.
Gelecek için her zaman umut vardır. (There is always hope for the future.)
Structures de phrases
bulut + var/yok (there is/there isn't)
Gökyüzünde bulut var mı? (Is there a cloud in the sky?)
Sıfat + bulut (Adjective + cloud)
Beyaz bulutlar çok güzel. (The white clouds are very beautiful.)
bulut + -da/-de (in/on the cloud)
Uçak bulutların içinde kayboldu. (The plane disappeared in the clouds.)
bulut + -dan/-den (from the cloud)
Yağmur bulutlardan geliyor. (Rain is coming from the clouds.)
bulut + -a/-e (to the cloud)
Güneş bulutların arkasına saklandı. (The sun hid behind the clouds.)
bulut gibi (like a cloud)
Pamuk gibi bulutlar gördüm. (I saw clouds like cotton.)
bulut + possessive suffix + verb
Bulutların hareketi çok hızlı. (The movement of the clouds is very fast.)
bulut + relative clause
Gökyüzünde gördüğümüz bulutlar yağmur getirecek. (The clouds we saw in the sky will bring rain.)
Astuces
bulut vs. hava
Remember, bulut specifically refers to a 'cloud' you see in the sky. It's different from hava, which means 'air' or 'weather'.
Common phrases with bulut
You'll often hear 'bulutlu hava' which means 'cloudy weather'. It's a very common way to describe the sky.
Singular and plural
The singular is bulut. To make it plural, you add '-lar' or '-ler' depending on vowel harmony, so it becomes bulutlar for 'clouds'.
Visual association
When you see a cloud, try to silently say 'bulut' to yourself. This visual association helps with memorization.
Listen for bulut
Pay attention to Turkish weather forecasts or conversations about the sky. You'll hear 'bulut' quite often.
Use in simple sentences
Practice using 'bulut' in simple sentences like 'Gökyüzünde bulutlar var.' (There are clouds in the sky.)
bulut as a metaphor
Sometimes bulut can be used metaphorically, similar to English, like 'bulutların üzerinde olmak' (to be on cloud nine).
Related words
Learn related words like 'yağmur' (rain) and 'gökyüzü' (sky) alongside bulut to expand your vocabulary.
Practice pronunciation
The 'u' in bulut is pronounced like the 'oo' in 'moon'. Make sure to practice saying it correctly.
Don't confuse with balon
Don't confuse bulut with 'balon' which means 'balloon'. They sound a little similar but have completely different meanings.
Teste-toi 30 questions
Gökyüzünde beyaz bir ___ var.
The sentence means 'There is a white cloud in the sky.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Hava kapalı, çok ___ var.
The sentence means 'The weather is cloudy, there are many clouds.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Güneşin önünde büyük bir ___ duruyor.
The sentence means 'A big cloud is standing in front of the sun.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Gökyüzü mavi ve birkaç küçük ___ var.
The sentence means 'The sky is blue and there are a few small clouds.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Şu ___ sanki bir hayvan gibi duruyor.
The sentence means 'That cloud looks like an animal.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Yağmur yağacak, çünkü kara ___lar geliyor.
The sentence means 'It's going to rain, because dark clouds are coming.' 'Bulut' means cloud.
Gökyüzünde ne var?
The question asks what is in the sky. 'Bulut' means cloud.
Hangi kelime 'cloud' anlamına gelir?
'Bulut' is the Turkish word for cloud.
Uçak nerede uçar?
Airplanes fly above the clouds. 'Bulutların üstünde' means above the clouds.
Bulutlar gökyüzündedir.
Clouds are in the sky.
Bulutlar evde yaşar.
Clouds are in the sky, not in a house.
Yağmur bulutlardan gelir.
Rain comes from clouds.
This sentence describes the color of the clouds in the sky.
This sentence describes the gathering of dark clouds before rain.
This sentence describes an airplane passing through the clouds.
Gökyüzündeki beyaz ___lar, havanın güzel olacağını müjdeliyor.
The sentence speaks of white objects in the sky that herald good weather, which perfectly describes 'bulutlar' (clouds).
Uçağımız, ___ların üzerine çıktığında her şey daha net görünüyordu.
The context implies ascending above something to gain a clearer view, which is consistent with flying above 'bulutlar' (clouds).
Hava kararmadan önce, gökyüzünü kaplayan kara ___lar fırtınanın habercisiydi.
Dark objects covering the sky before nightfall, signaling a storm, are clearly 'kara bulutlar' (dark clouds).
Bir 'bulut' genellikle yağmur veya kar yağışına neden olabilir.
'Bulut' (cloud) is indeed a common precursor to rain or snow.
Hava açık ve güneşliyken gökyüzünde çok sayıda 'bulut' görmek normaldir.
When the weather is clear and sunny, it's generally not normal to see many 'bulutlar' (clouds).
Uçaklar genellikle 'bulut' katmanının altında seyahat eder.
Airplanes typically fly above 'bulut' (cloud) layers for smoother air and clearer visibility.
Pay attention to the imagery of dancing clouds.
Consider the contrast between rain clouds and their effect on nature.
Visualize the colors of the sunset and how they affect the clouds.
Read this aloud:
Bulutların sürekli değişen şekilleri, insan ruhunun karmaşıklığını yansıtır mı?
Focus: karmaşıklığını
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Read this aloud:
Bir şair olsaydınız, bulutları tasvir etmek için hangi metaforları kullanırdınız?
Focus: metaforları
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Read this aloud:
Bulutsuz bir gökyüzü mü, yoksa çeşitli bulut formasyonlarıyla dolu bir gökyüzü mü daha ilham vericidir?
Focus: ilham vericidir
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Summary
Bulut refers to the visible mass of water vapor in the sky.
- visible mass of water vapor
- floats in the atmosphere
- can bring rain or snow
bulut vs. hava
Remember, bulut specifically refers to a 'cloud' you see in the sky. It's different from hava, which means 'air' or 'weather'.
Common phrases with bulut
You'll often hear 'bulutlu hava' which means 'cloudy weather'. It's a very common way to describe the sky.
Singular and plural
The singular is bulut. To make it plural, you add '-lar' or '-ler' depending on vowel harmony, so it becomes bulutlar for 'clouds'.
Visual association
When you see a cloud, try to silently say 'bulut' to yourself. This visual association helps with memorization.
