What is the definition of the Turkish word "şarkı"?

The Turkish word "şarkı" is defined as: "A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing."

Translation of Turkish word "şarkı" to English

şarkı

/ʃaɾkɯ/

Entertainment & Leisure B2

Meaning

Noun

A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)Last updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

Standard word for song. Takes standard noun case suffixes and can form possessive noun compounds with the -(s)i suffix.

🇬🇧 English

song

Example

Bu şarkıyı çok seviyorum.

I love this song.

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Synonyms

folk song

Common phrases

Bu şarkıyı çok seviyorum.— I love this song.

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Frequency rank: #672 in Turkish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Turkish word "şarkı" mean?▼

The Turkish word "şarkı" means "song" in English.

How do you pronounce the Turkish word "şarkı"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "şarkı"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Bu şarkıyı çok seviyorum." (which translates as "I love this song.").