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A1 noun 9 min de leitura

pencere

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas pencere em 30 segundos

Explicação pencere in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'pencere' is taught as a basic noun for a household object. Students learn to identify it, use simple adjectives with it (big, small, clean), and perform basic actions like opening (açmak) or closing (kapatmak). The focus is on the physical object in a room. You will learn 'Bu bir pencere' (This is a window) and 'Pencereyi aç' (Open the window). It is essential for describing your immediate environment, such as a classroom or a bedroom. Understanding the basic accusative case '-yi' is the first grammatical challenge associated with this word.

At the A2 level, students start using 'pencere' with more complex spatial prepositions. You will learn to say things are 'in front of' (önünde), 'behind' (arkasında), or 'beside' (yanında) the window. You also begin to use the plural form 'pencereler' and possessive forms like 'evimin penceresi' (my house's window). Travel-related vocabulary also introduces 'pencere kenarı' (window seat) for buses and planes. At this stage, you should be able to describe a simple scene involving a window, such as 'The cat is sitting in front of the window.'

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By B1, 'pencere' is used in more descriptive and narrative contexts. You might describe the view from a window using relative clauses. The word also appears in more technical or specific household contexts, like discussing 'pencere teli' (window screen/mesh) or 'panjur' (shutters). You start to see the word in digital contexts, referring to computer windows. Grammatically, you are expected to handle all case endings (pencereye, pencerede, pencereden) fluently in longer sentences, such as 'Pencereden dışarı baktığımda yağmur yağdığını gördüm' (When I looked out the window, I saw it was raining).

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At the B2 level, 'pencere' begins to take on metaphorical meanings. It is used to discuss 'perspectives' or 'viewpoints' in debates or essays. Phrases like 'farklı bir pencereden bakmak' (to look from a different window/angle) become common. You will also encounter the word in more formal settings, such as real estate descriptions or architectural discussions. You should be able to understand and use the word in idiomatic expressions and appreciate its symbolic value in literature, where a window might represent hope or a barrier between the character and society.

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At C1, you explore the nuanced and literary uses of 'pencere'. You will encounter it in complex poetry and prose where it might symbolize the soul or a specific historical era. You also learn technical architectural terms related to windows, like 'vasistas' or 'doğrama'. In professional contexts, 'pencere' might refer to a 'window of opportunity' (fırsat penceresi). You are expected to use the word with sophisticated grammar, integrating it into complex sentence structures that involve sub-clauses and advanced mood markers.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'pencere' in all its forms—physical, digital, metaphorical, and symbolic. You can discuss the etymological roots (Persian 'panjara') and how its meaning has shifted over centuries of Turkish literature. You can use it in high-level academic discourse about urban planning or psychology (windows of perception). You understand rare idioms and can use the word with the subtlest of nuances, distinguishing perfectly between 'pencere', 'cam', 'menfez', and 'vitrin' in any given context, even in highly specialized fields.

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pencere em 30 segundos

Pencere means window in Turkish and is used for both physical structures and digital computer windows.
It is a noun that follows vowel harmony and requires a buffer letter 'y' for certain suffixes.
Commonly confused with 'cam' (glass), it refers to the entire unit including the frame.
Metaphorically, it represents a perspective or a 'window of opportunity' in formal contexts.

The Turkish word pencere primarily refers to a window, an opening in a wall, door, or vehicle that allows light and air to enter and usually provides a view of the outside. However, its usage extends far beyond the physical structure of a house. In modern Turkish, just as in English, it has adapted to the digital age and abstract philosophical discussions. Understanding pencere is fundamental for any beginner because it is one of the first household objects you will learn to identify and interact with. Whether you are asking someone to open a window for fresh air or discussing a specific view from a hotel room, this word is indispensable.

Physical Architecture: The most common use of pencere is in the context of buildings. It refers to the entire unit, including the frame (pervaz), the glass (cam), and the opening mechanism. In Turkish culture, windows are often decorated with intricate curtains (perde) and are central to the concept of 'looking out' (dışarı bakmak), which is a common pastime in social life.

Lütfen pencereyi kapatır mısın? Hava çok soğuk oldu.

Beyond the physical, pencere is used in computing. If you are using a computer in Turkish, each application or folder opens in a pencere. This mirrors the English usage perfectly. Furthermore, the word takes on a metaphorical meaning when discussing perspectives or viewpoints. To look at a problem from a 'different window' means to consider a different point of view (farklı bir pencereden bakmak). This versatility makes it a high-frequency word in both casual conversation and academic or technical discourse.

Digital Interface: In IT terminology, 'yeni bir pencere aç' means 'open a new window'. This is used for web browsers, software applications, and operating systems.

Tarayıcıda yeni bir pencere açmam gerekiyor.

Abstract Perspective: When analyzing a situation, you might say 'bu pencereden bakarsak' (if we look from this window/angle), indicating a specific logical or emotional framework.

Olaylara geniş bir pencereden bakmalısın.

Eski evlerin pencereleri genellikle ahşaptır.

Historically, the word entered Turkish from Persian, reflecting the shared architectural history of the region. The evolution of the word from a simple 'lattice' or 'hole' to the modern glazed window mirrors the technological progress of Anatolian society. Today, whether you are in a skyscraper in Levent or a stone house in Mardin, pencere remains the word that connects the interior life with the world outside.

Using pencere in sentences requires an understanding of Turkish case endings. Because Turkish is an agglutinative language, the word pencere will change its form depending on its role in the sentence. For example, 'the window' (subject) is pencere, but 'to the window' is pencereye, and 'from the window' is pencereden. Let's explore these variations in detail.

Accusative Case (The Object): When you are doing something directly to the window, like opening or cleaning it, you use the suffix '-yi'. Example: 'Pencereyi aç' (Open the window).

Annem sabah erkenden bütün pencereyi sildi.

Locative Case (At the Window): To describe something located at or on the window, use '-de'. Example: 'Pencerede bir kuş var' (There is a bird at the window).

Pencerede asılı olan perdeler çok güzel görünüyor.

A very common construction is using 'önünde' (in front of). You will often hear 'pencerenin önünde' (in front of the window). This uses the genitive case on pencere (pencerenin) and the possessive on 'ön' (önü) plus the locative 'n-de'. This is a vital pattern for A2 and B1 learners describing scenes.

Ablative Case (From the Window): Use '-den' to indicate movement away from or looking out of the window. Example: 'Pencereden bak' (Look out of the window).

Çocuklar pencereden dışarıdaki karı izliyorlar.

In plural form, it becomes pencereler. If you are talking about all the windows in a house, you would say 'evin pencereleri'. Notice how the word adapts seamlessly to describe quantity and ownership. Practice these forms to sound more natural when describing your environment.

You will encounter pencere in a variety of real-world scenarios in Turkey. From the moment you enter a Turkish home to a business meeting discussing digital strategy, the word pops up frequently. One of the most common places is in the context of transport. When booking a bus or plane ticket, you might be asked if you want a 'pencere kenarı' (window side/seat) or 'koridor' (aisle).

Travel and Booking: At a bus terminal (otogar) or airport, specifying your seat preference is a common use of the word. 'Pencere kenarı bir koltuk rica ediyorum' (I would like a window seat, please).

Otobüste hep pencere kenarında oturmayı tercih ederim.

In the construction and home improvement industry, pencere is a technical term. If you are visiting a hardware store or a 'PVC doğrama' shop, you will hear discussions about double glazing (çift camlı pencere) or heat insulation. Real estate agents (emlakçı) will also use it to highlight features of an apartment, such as 'geniş pencereli' (with wide windows) or 'deniz manzaralı pencereler' (windows with a sea view).

The Office and Tech: In a Turkish office, you might hear 'Pencereyi biraz aralar mısın?' (Could you crack the window open a bit?). In a tech support context, you might hear 'Açık olan tüm pencereleri kapatın' (Close all open windows).

Bilgisayar dondu, hiçbir pencere kapanmıyor.

Finally, in literature and songs, pencere is a symbol of longing and waiting. Many famous Turkish poems describe a lover waiting by the window. Therefore, hearing this word in a romantic ballad or reading it in a classic novel like 'Çalıkuşu' is very likely. It represents the threshold between the private self and the public world.

For English speakers, the most frequent mistake when using pencere is confusing it with the word cam. While in English we might say 'the glass is broken' or 'the window is broken' interchangeably depending on the context, Turkish makes a sharper distinction. Pencere is the frame and the functional unit; cam is specifically the material glass. If you say 'Pencere kırıldı', you imply the whole structure is destroyed. If you say 'Cam kırıldı', you mean the glass pane is shattered.

Confusion with 'Cam': Mistake: 'Camı aç' (Open the glass) - while understood, it's more natural to say 'Pencereyi aç'. Correct: 'Pencereyi aç' for the action of opening.

Dikkat et, pencerenin camı çatlamış.

Another mistake involves the preposition 'out'. In English, we say 'look out the window'. In Turkish, you must use the ablative case '-den' (from). A common error is trying to use 'dışarı' (outside) as a direct preposition without the proper case ending on pencere. You must say pencereden dışarı bakmak.

Vowel Harmony Issues: Mistake: 'Pencerelerda' (In the windows). Correct: 'Pencerelerde'. Since 'pencere' ends in 'e' (a front vowel), all subsequent suffixes must follow front vowel harmony.

Bütün pencerelerde ışık yanıyor.

Lastly, be careful with the word vitrin. While a shop window is a 'window' in English, in Turkish it is called a vitrin. Using pencere for a store display will sound odd to native speakers. Always use vitrin when talking about retail displays.

While pencere is the standard term, Turkish offers several related words that describe specific types of openings or parts of a window. Understanding these nuances will elevate your Turkish from basic to intermediate. For instance, if you are talking about a very small window used for ventilation, you might use the word menfez or vasistas.

Cam vs. Pencere: As mentioned, 'cam' is glass. You clean the 'cam', but you open the 'pencere'. However, colloquially, people might say 'Camları sildim' to mean they cleaned the windows.

Bu pencerenin camı çok kirli.

Another important word is vitrin. This is specifically for shop windows. If you are 'window shopping', the Turkish equivalent is 'vitrinlere bakmak'. Using pencere here would imply you are looking into people's private homes, which is a very different activity!

Bakış Açısı (Point of View): While 'pencere' can mean perspective, 'bakış açısı' is the more formal and common term for 'viewpoint' in academic or serious discussions.

Onun penceresinden bakınca haklı görünüyor.

Cumba (Bay Window): In traditional Ottoman architecture, a 'cumba' is a characteristic bay window that protrudes from the upper floors of a house. It's a specific type of 'pencere' structure.

Eski İstanbul evleri cumbalı pencereleriyle ünlüdür.

Finally, consider the word eşik (threshold), which is often associated with windows and doors. While a window has a 'pervaz', the concept of the 'eşik' is the boundary between inside and out. Learning these related terms will help you describe your surroundings with much greater precision.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The Persian root 'panj' means five, possibly referring to the five-fingered lattice design used in early window structures.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /pɛn.dʒɛ.ɾɛ/

US /pɛn.dʒɛ.ɾɛ/

The stress is relatively even across syllables, typical of Turkish, but slightly favors the second syllable.

Rima com

dere nere yere kere çevre tencere testere minder

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'c' as 's' or 'k'. In Turkish, 'c' is always like the 'j' in 'jam'.
Missing the buffer 'y' when adding suffixes like 'pencereye'.
Shortening the final 'e' too much.
Stressing the first syllable too heavily like in English 'window'.
Confusing the 'e' sound with 'i'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 1/5

Very easy to recognize and read.

Escrita 2/5

Easy, but remember the buffer 'y' for suffixes.

Expressão oral 2/5

The 'c' sound (j) can be tricky for some.

Audição 1/5

Distinct sound, easy to identify in speech.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

ev oda açmak kapatmak bakmak

Aprenda a seguir

perde cam kapı duvar manzara

Avançado

menfez vasistas pervaz doğrama

Gramática essencial

Vowel Harmony

Pencere + ler (not lar)

Buffer Letter 'y'

Pencere + y + e

Accusative Case

Pencere + y + i

Locative Case

Pencere + de

Ablative Case

Pencere + den

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Exemplos por nível

Pencereyi aç.

Open the window.

Accusative case: pencere + yi.

Pencere büyük.

The window is big.

Simple subject-adjective sentence.

Bu bir pencere.

This is a window.

Basic identification.

Pencereyi kapat.

Close the window.

Imperative mood.

Pencere temiz.

The window is clean.

Adjective usage.

Küçük bir pencere.

A small window.

Noun phrase with adjective.

Pencerede çiçek var.

There is a flower at the window.

Locative case: pencere + de.

Pencereyi sil.

Wipe/clean the window.

Action verb with object.

Pencerenin önünde oturuyorum.

I am sitting in front of the window.

Genitive-Possessive construction: pencere-nin ön-ü-n-de.

Pencere kenarı koltuk istiyorum.

I want a window seat.

Compound noun: pencere kenarı.

Kedim pencereden bakıyor.

My cat is looking out the window.

Ablative case: pencere + den.

Evin üç penceresi var.

The house has three windows.

Possessive: ev-in pencere-si.

Pencereye bir kuş kondu.

A bird perched on the window.

Dative case: pencere + y + e.

Pencereleri ne zaman sileceksin?

When will you clean the windows?

Plural accusative: pencere-ler-i.

Pencerenin perdesi mavi.

The window's curtain is blue.

Genitive: pencere-nin.

Odanın pencereleri çok geniş.

The room's windows are very wide.

Plural possessive.

Pencereden dışarı bakarken onu gördüm.

I saw him while looking out the window.

Adverbial clause with -arken.

Bilgisayarda çok fazla pencere açık.

Too many windows are open on the computer.

Digital usage.

Pencereyi aralayıp içeriye baktı.

He cracked the window open and looked inside.

Converb -üp.

Yağmur damlaları pencereye vuruyor.

Raindrops are hitting the window.

Present continuous.

Pencerenin pervazına saksı koyduk.

We put a flowerpot on the window sill.

Specific noun: pervaz.

Bu pencereyi açmak çok zor.

Opening this window is very difficult.

Infinitive as subject.

Pencerelerden gelen rüzgar odayı soğuttu.

The wind coming from the windows cooled the room.

Participle -en.

Hırsız pencereden girmiş olabilir.

The thief might have entered through the window.

Probability with -miş olabilir.

Olaylara farklı bir pencereden bakmalıyız.

We should look at events from a different window (perspective).

Metaphorical usage.

Yeni bir pencere açmanın vakti geldi.

It's time to open a new window (start fresh).

Idiomatic/Metaphorical.

Pencere sistemleri ısı yalıtımı için önemlidir.

Window systems are important for heat insulation.

Technical terminology.

Sanat, dünyaya açılan bir penceredir.

Art is a window opening to the world.

Philosophical metaphor.

Pencereyi kapatmazsan cereyan yapar.

If you don't close the window, there will be a draft.

Conditional -sa.

Geniş pencereler salonun havasını değiştirmiş.

Wide windows changed the atmosphere of the living room.

Resultative -miş.

Pencere kenarına tünemiş bir baykuş vardı.

There was an owl perched on the window edge.

Descriptive participle.

Bu pencerenin mekanizması bozulmuş.

This window's mechanism is broken.

Technical noun.

Şair, pencereyi ruhun dış dünyaya açılan kapısı olarak görür.

The poet sees the window as the soul's door to the outside world.

Literary analysis.

Mimar, pencerelerin konumunu gün ışığına göre belirledi.

The architect determined the position of the windows according to sunlight.

Professional context.

Pencereden süzülen ışık odayı mistik bir havaya bürüdü.

The light filtering through the window gave the room a mystic atmosphere.

Evocative language.

Ekonomik kriz, yeni bir fırsat penceresi aralamış olabilir.

The economic crisis may have opened a new window of opportunity.

Abstract idiom.

Eski konaklardaki vasistas pencereler artık nadir bulunuyor.

Transom windows in old mansions are now rare to find.

Specific terminology: vasistas.

Pencere önü sohbetleri Anadolu kültürünün bir parçasıdır.

Window-front chats are a part of Anatolian culture.

Cultural concept.

İnternet tarayıcısı pencereleri arasında hızla geçiş yaptı.

He quickly switched between internet browser windows.

Technical context.

Pencere camındaki buğuya ismini yazdı.

She wrote her name in the fog on the window pane.

Detailed description.

Olayın vahametini ancak bu pencereden bakınca idrak edebildim.

I could only grasp the gravity of the situation when looking from this window (perspective).

High-level cognitive verb.

Pencere pervazındaki çatlaklar, binanın zamana direnişinin kanıtıydı.

The cracks on the window sill were proof of the building's resistance to time.

Metaphorical description.

Yazar, anlatısını bir pencere metaforu üzerine kurgulamış.

The author built their narrative on a window metaphor.

Literary theory.

Toplumsal olaylara çok boyutlu bir pencereden yaklaşmak elzemdir.

It is essential to approach social events from a multi-dimensional window.

Formal/Academic.

Pencerenin ardındaki gizemli siluet bir anlığına görünüp kayboldu.

The mysterious silhouette behind the window appeared for a moment and vanished.

Narrative tension.

Modern mimaride pencere, sadece bir açıklık değil, bir tasarım öğesidir.

In modern architecture, a window is not just an opening, but a design element.

Theoretical statement.

Pencere kenarındaki saksıların dizilişi bile bir estetik kaygı taşıyordu.

Even the arrangement of the pots on the window sill carried an aesthetic concern.

Nuanced observation.

Hayata açılan pencerelerimizi her zaman temiz tutmalıyız.

We must always keep our windows to life clean.

Philosophical maxim.

Colocações comuns

pencereyi açmak

pencereyi kapatmak

pencere kenarı

pencere önü

pencere pervazı

pencere camı

çift camlı pencere

pencereyi aralamak

pencereden bakmak

pencere kolu

Frases Comuns

Pencere kenarı mı, koridor mu?

— A standard question when booking seats on a plane or bus.

Uçakta pencere kenarı mı, koridor mu istersiniz?

Pencereden bakmak

— To look out of the window.

Pencereden bakınca parkı görüyorum.

Pencereyi tıklatmak

— To knock on the window.

Beni çağırmak için pencereyi tıklattı.

Dört pencere

— A phrase sometimes used for glasses (spectacles), though rare.

Gözlük takınca dört pencere oldu.

Pencere açmak

— To open a window (physical or digital).

Yeni bir tarayıcı penceresi aç.

Pencereyi silmek

— To clean the windows.

Hafta sonu pencereleri sileceğim.

Pencereye çıkmak

— To go to the window to look out or talk to someone.

Sesi duyunca pencereye çıktı.

Pencere teli

— Window screen/mesh to keep bugs out.

Yazın pencerelere tel takmak lazım.

Pencere kanadı

— The sash or leaf of a window.

Pencerenin bir kanadı açık kalmış.

Pencere demiri

— Window bars for security.

Zemin kattaki pencerelerde demir var.

Frequentemente confundido com

pencere vs cam

Cam is the glass material; pencere is the whole window unit.

pencere vs vitrin

Vitrin is for shops; pencere is for houses/cars.

pencere vs kapı

Kapı is door; sometimes confused by absolute beginners.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Dünyaya pencereden bakmak"

— To have a certain perspective on life.

O, dünyaya hep karamsar bir pencereden bakıyor.

metaphorical

"Yüreğine pencere açmak"

— To find hope or a new way of feeling.

Bu müzik yüreğime bir pencere açtı.

poetic

"Farklı bir pencereden bakmak"

— To consider a different viewpoint.

Bu soruna farklı bir pencereden bakmalıyız.

common

"Pencere açmak (Fırsat)"

— To create an opportunity.

Bu anlaşma bizim için yeni bir pencere açtı.

business

"Pencere önü çiçeği"

— Someone who stays home and watches the world go by.

Emekli olduktan sonra pencere önü çiçeği oldu.

informal

"Göz, kalbin dışarıya açılan penceresidir"

— The eyes are the window to the soul.

Boşuna dememişler, göz kalbin penceresidir diye.

proverbial

"Pencereden atmak"

— To waste something or throw it away (literal or metaphorical).

Parayı resmen pencereden atıyorsun.

informal

"Penceresi kapalı"

— Being closed-minded.

Onun yeni fikirlere penceresi kapalı.

metaphorical

"Dört duvarda bir pencere"

— Describing a very small or prison-like room.

Kaldığı yer dört duvarda bir pencereydi.

descriptive

"Geniş bir pencereden bakmak"

— To have a broad perspective.

Olaylara daha geniş bir pencereden bakmalısın.

formal

Fácil de confundir

pencere vs cam

Both refer to the same area.

Cam is the glass, pencere is the frame/unit.

Pencereyi aç ama camı kırma.

pencere vs vitrin

Both are 'windows'.

Vitrin is for retail displays.

Mağaza vitrini çok süslü.

pencere vs menfez

Both are wall openings.

Menfez is a small vent.

Banyo menfezini aç.

pencere vs panjur

Both are part of the window area.

Panjur is the shutter/blind.

Güneş gelmesin diye panjuru kapattım.

pencere vs pervaz

Related to the window.

Pervaz is specifically the sill or trim.

Pervaza saksı koydum.

Padrões de frases

[Object] + [Adjective]

Pencere kirli.

[Object] + [Aç/Kapat]

Pencereyi aç.

Pencerenin önünde + [Noun] + var

Pencerenin önünde kedi var.

Pencere kenarı + [Noun]

Pencere kenarı koltuk.

Pencereden + [Verb]-arken

Pencereden bakarken uyuyakaldı.

Farklı bir pencereden + [Verb]

Farklı bir pencereden bakmalısın.

[Abstract Noun] + penceresi

Fırsat penceresi.

Pencere metaforu + [Verb]

Pencere metaforu üzerine konuştu.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

pencereci (window maker/installer)

pencerelik (window material)

Verbos

pencerelemek (to provide with windows - rare)

Adjetivos

pencereli (with windows)

penceresiz (without windows)

Relacionado

cam

pervaz

panjur

perde

kasa

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Como usar

frequency

Very high in daily life and computer usage.

Erros comuns

Pencereye bak → Pencereden bak
To look 'out' of a window, you use the ablative '-den' suffix, not the dative '-e'.
Camı aç → Pencereyi aç
While 'camı aç' is used, 'pencereyi aç' is the accurate term for opening the window unit.
Pencereyi kapatmak (for a person) → Pencereyi kapat
Using the infinitive instead of the imperative when giving a command.
Pencereyi silmek (when meaning the glass) → Camları silmek
It's more natural to say you are cleaning the 'glasses' (camlar) rather than the 'windows' (pencereler).
Pencerenin önünde (without genitive) → Pencerenin önünde
Forgetting the '-nin' on 'pencere' in the possessive construction.

Dicas

The Buffer Y

Whenever you add a suffix starting with a vowel to 'pencere', add a 'y' (pencereye, pencereyi).

Cam vs Pencere

Use 'cam' when talking about cleaning or breaking the glass, and 'pencere' for opening/closing the unit.

Pencere Önü

This is the best place to sit in a Turkish house for tea and people-watching.

Booking Seats

Always ask for 'pencere kenarı' if you want to see the view during your trip.

Tech Turkish

Learn 'pencere' to navigate Turkish software interfaces easily.

Soft C

Practice the 'ce' sound in 'pencere' to ensure it sounds like 'jeh' and not 'seh'.

Vowel Harmony

Remember that 'pencere' uses 'e' and 'i' type suffixes, never 'a' or 'u'.

Perspectives

Use 'bu pencereden' to introduce your opinion in a debate.

Security

Learn 'pencere demiri' if you are looking for a ground-floor apartment in a city.

Ventilation

Use 'pencereyi aralamak' to say 'crack the window open' for a bit of air.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Imagine a 'PEN' and a 'CHAIR' (pronounced 'cere') sitting by the window. Pen-cere.

Associação visual

Visualize a classic wooden window with four panes, and write the word 'pencere' on the glass.

Word Web

cam perde manzara hava güneş çerçeve ev oda

Desafio

Try to count all the 'pencereler' in your house in Turkish: 'Bir pencere, iki pencere...'

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Persian word 'panjara' (پنجره).

Significado original: Originally referred to a lattice or a screened opening.

Indo-European (Persian) influence on Turkic vocabulary.

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but staring into someone's 'pencere' is considered a major privacy violation (mahremiyet) in Turkey.

Unlike the English 'window' which comes from 'wind-eye', the Turkish word reflects Persian architectural influence.

Pencere (Song by Cem Karaca) Pencereler (Poem by Orhan Veli Kanık) Windows (Microsoft Windows is translated as 'Windows' but referred to as 'pencereler')

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

At Home

Pencereyi aç
Pencereyi kapat
Pencereyi sil
Pencere önü

Travel

Pencere kenarı
Cam kenarı
Pencereden manzara
Pencereyi kapatabilir miyim?

Computing

Yeni pencere
Pencereyi kapat
Pencereyi küçült
Pencereler arasında geçiş yap

Architecture

Pencere doğraması
Çift cam
Pervaz
Pencere kanadı

Abstract Discussion

Farklı bir pencere
Bakış açısı
Dünyaya açılan pencere
Fırsat penceresi

Iniciadores de conversa

"Pencere kenarında mı oturmak istersin?"

"Bu odanın pencereleri çok küçük değil mi?"

"Pencereden dışarı bakınca ne görüyorsun?"

"Pencereyi biraz açabilir miyiz? İçerisi çok sıcak oldu."

"Evin pencereleri hangi yöne bakıyor?"

Temas para diário

Pencerenden dışarı baktığında gördüğün manzarayı anlat.

Hayatına yeni bir pencere açmak istesen bu ne olurdu?

Çocukluğundaki evin pencerelerini hatırlıyor musun?

Pencere kenarında oturup kitap okumayı sever misin?

Farklı bir pencereden bakmanın sana ne gibi faydaları oldu?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, colloquially people say 'camı aç' (open the glass), but 'pencereyi aç' is more correct and common in standard Turkish.

You can say 'pencere kenarı' or 'cam kenarı'. Both are widely used in travel.

The plural is 'pencereler' following the major vowel harmony rule (e-e).

Yes, it is exactly the same word used in IT: 'pencereyi kapat' (close the window).

It means 'to look out of the window'. You must use the '-den' suffix.

Yes, 'vitrin'. Using 'pencere' for a shop window sounds unnatural.

Use the phrase 'pencerenin önünde'.

Use 'pencereye'. Don't forget the 'y'!

No, it is of Persian origin (panjara).

Yes, in phrases like 'farklı bir pencereden bakmak'.

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