Turkish Language Facts

This is our collection of posts that cover facts about the Turkish language. While not strictly necessary when learning a new language, understanding the history, origins, and other more factual content can put a language into context. You also get a better idea of why a language has certain words and grammar rules.

History

Modern Turkish is the official language of the Turkish Republic, officially called Türkiye. And, because the country developed from the ruins of the former Ottoman Empire, Turkish language history is all about how Ottoman Turkish reformed to be what Turks speak today.

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Is Turkish Hard to Learn From English? Overcome Difficulties & Learn Turkish More Easily

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For beginners wondering if they should invest time in learning the language, a common question is: is Turkish too hard to learn from English? Learning Turkish from English is more difficult than many European languages, especially because of features like agglutination and vowel harmony. However, Turkish is easier than you think, and there are many […]

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Uncovering The Turkish Language Origin, History, Family & Unique Features

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Exploring the origins of the Turkish language involves a rich and complex journey through history. This post will uncover the fascinating progression of this language from its Central Asian roots, through the grand Ottoman Empire periods, to its contemporary form in modern Türkiye. Within this article, you’ll not only explore the unique family ties that

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Ottoman Turkish Alphabet Reform: Why Does Turkish Use The Latin Alphabet?

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Many people new to studying the language wonder why Turkish uses the Latin alphabet instead of an Arabic script. Briefly, the modern Turkish alphabet was designed in 1928 as part of a larger language reform to convert the older Ottoman script into a simpler and more modern writing system. The Ottoman Turkish alphabet was used

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What Is The Turkish Language? Overview, Unique Features, And 15 Interesting Facts

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Whether you are interested in learning Turkish or just a language geek looking to discover new facts about Turkish, welcome to Turkish Language Learning! In this post, I give a comprehensive overview of what the Turkish language is, what its origin story is, and what makes it such a unique language, which includes features such

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