In this blog post, we will cover the most common clothing items in Turkish along with a list of accessories. As a bonus, we will share a few examples and Turkish expressions (deyimler) using the clothes and accessories vocabulary. Iyi okumalar!
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Clothes Vocabulary in Turkish
Let’s start with the basic vocabulary for clothes. Below is a list of the most common items of clothing in Turkish:
| English | Turkish |
| Shirt | Gömlek |
| T-shirt | Tişört |
| Pants | Pantolon |
| Jeans | Kot pantolon |
| Shorts | Şort |
| Dress | Elbise |
| Skirt | Etek |
| Underwear | İç çamaşırı |
| Bra | Sütyen |
| Socks | Çorap |
| Jacket | Ceket |
| Coat | Palto |
| Sweater | Kazak |
| Hoodie | Kapüşonlu |
| Blouse | Bluz |
| Sweatpants | Eşofman altı |
| Leggings | Tayt |
| Tank Top | Atlet |
| Pajamas | Pijama |
| Swimsuit | Mayo |
| Bikini | Bikini |
| Gloves | Eldiven |
| Vest | Yelek |
| Raincoat | Yağmurluk |
| Overcoat | Manto |
| Trench Coat | Trençkot |
| Blazer | Blazer ceket |
| Bomber Jacket | Bomber ceket |
| Ballerina Flats | Babet |
| Flip-flops | Parmak arası terlik |
| Loafers | Loafer |
| Moccasins | Makosen |
| Bathrobe | Bornoz |
| Nightgown | Gecelik |
| Cardigan | Hırka |
| Tights | Külotlu çorap |
| Ankle Boots | Bilekte bot |
| Henley Shirt | Henley tişört |
| Windbreaker | Rüzgarlık |
| Corset | Korse |
| Chemise | Kombinezon |
| Crop Top | Kısa üst |
| Chinos | Chino pantolon |
| Cargo Pants | Kargo pantolon |
| Leg Warmers | Bacak ısıtıcısı |
| Robe | Cübbe |
| Espadrilles | Espadril |
| Rain Boots | Yağmur botu |
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Accessories in Turkish
| English | Turkish |
| Shoes | Ayakkabı |
| Sandals | Sandalet |
| Slippers | Terlik |
| Scarf | Atkı |
| Hat | Şapka |
| Belt | Kemer |
| Tie | Kravat |
| Sunglasses | Güneş gözlüğü |
| Watch | Saat |
| Necklace | Kolye |
| Earrings | Küpe |
| Bracelet | Bilezik |
| Ring | Yüzük |
| Backpack | Sırt çantası |
| Handbag | El çantası |
| Wallet | Cüzdan |
| Cap | Şapka |
| Beanie | Bere |
| Shawl | Şal |
| Mittens | Eldiven (parmaklıksız) |
| Hairclip | Saç tokası |
| Headband | Saç bandı |
| Pocket Square | Mendil |
| Suspenders | Pantolon askısı |
| Brooch | Broş |
| Wide Brim Hat | Geniş kenarlı şapka |
| Shawl Collar | Şal yaka |
| Duffel Bag | Spor çantası |
| Clutch Bag | Abiye çanta |
| Fedora | Fötr şapka |
| Helmet | Kask |
| Knee Pads | Dizlik |
| Bandana | Bandana |
| Wristband | Bileklik |
| Cowboy Hat | Kovboy şapkası |
3. Examples with the Clothes and Accessories Vocabulary in Turkish
To help you see the vocabulary in context, here are 10 examples using the clothes & accessories vocabulary in Turkish:
- I bought a new shirt. Yeni bir gömlek aldım.
- She is wearing a beautiful dress. Güzel bir elbise giyiyor.
- Where are my socks? Çoraplarım nerede?
- Do you have any sneakers? Spor ayakkabın var mı?
- I need a jacket because it’s cold. Soğuk olduğu için bir cekete ihtiyacım var.
- He put on his raincoat. Yağmurluğunu giydi.
- I prefer wearing leggings when I work out. Spor yaparken tayt giymeyi tercih ederim.
- She wears a scarf in the winter. Kışın atkı takar.
- They are shopping for pajamas. Pijama alışverişi yapıyorlar.
- I forgot my gloves at home. Eldivenlerimi evde unuttum.
Turkish Expressions Related to Clothes and Accessories
Last but not least, here are some typical Turkish expressions related to the clothing & accessories vocabulary. Use them to sound native!
- Ateş pahası (Fire price)
- Meaning: Something extremely expensive.
- Example: Bu ceket ateş pahası! (This jacket is extremely expensive!)
- İki yakası bir araya gelmemek (Two collars don’t come together)
- Meaning: To have financial struggles or ongoing problems.
- Example: Ne yapsam da iki yakam bir araya gelmiyor. (No matter what I do, I can’t make ends meet.)
- Don gömlek kalmak (Left with just your underwear and shirt)
- Meaning: To be left with nothing (impoverished).
- Example: Adam don gömlek kaldı, bütün parasını kaybetti. (The man was left with nothing, he lost all his money.)
- Pantolon giymek (Wearing the pants)
- Meaning: To be in charge or the dominant person in a relationship, often used to describe the person who has more authority or control in a household.
Example: Evde pantolonu o giyiyor. (She wears the pants in the house.)
- Meaning: To be in charge or the dominant person in a relationship, often used to describe the person who has more authority or control in a household.
- Çorap söküğü gibi gitmek (To go like pulling a thread from a sock)
- Meaning: To proceed smoothly or to unravel quickly and easily once it starts.
- Example: İlk soruyu çözdükten sonra her şey çorap söküğü gibi gitti. (After solving the first problem, everything went smoothly.)
