I and İ are different
The dotted ı and the dotted i are different letters and cannot be interchanged in names.
Oghuz Turkic language
Have Turkish translated
Türkçe
Turkish is part of the personal language base of Saiga Abbasova and Parviz Abbasov. This means that documents can be classified directly and queries can be answered personally.
Turkish is spoken as a first language by approximately 85 million people and is used by additional communities worldwide.
Geographical distribution of Turkish
- Main distribution
- Other regional use
- Selected Diaspora
Türkiye
Cyprus
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Netherlands
Schematic selection of important distribution areas. Language usage does not always follow national borders; the map is not complete population statistics.
Language profile
Turkish at a glance
- Proper name
- Türkçe
- language family
- Oghuz Turkic language
- font
- Latin alphabet with Turkish special characters
- Language code
- tr
Documents and deployment
The language direction is often used
It's not just the language that matters. ABBA-Sprachendienste also classifies document type, recipient, subject area, certification requirement and desired language direction.
Have the document checked- Birth and marriage certificates
- Family and divorce documents
- Certificates and diplomas
- Notarial powers of attorney and contracts
- Court and government documents
Origin and development
How language developed
Turkish belongs to the Oghuz branch of Turkic languages. The Ottoman written language used Arabic script and a vocabulary heavily influenced by Persian and Arabic.
In 1928 a Latin alphabet was introduced in the Republic of Türkiye. The language reforms of the 20th century significantly changed vocabulary and writing, which is why older documents require special knowledge.
Good to know
What makes this language special
Lots of information in endings
Turkish is agglutinative: multiple endings add complex meanings to a base word.
Personal language base
Saiga and Parviz speak Turkish and can communicate without an anonymous intermediary.
A little language insight
Three first expressions
The transcription only serves as an initial guide. Pronunciation and regional forms may vary.
| Original | Transcription | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Merhaba | — | Hello |
| Teşekkür ederim | — | Thank you very much |
| Lütfen | — | Please |
Sources and classification
Further information
Speaker numbers are rounded guide values and may vary depending on the definition, year of survey and inclusion of second language speakers.
- Turkish language
Wikipedia · language-specific overview
- Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages
Library of Congress / ISO 639-2 Registration Authority · Language codes and standardized language names
- Language and Locale Names
Unicode Common Locale Data Repository · Language, script and area names and variants
- Glottolog 5.3
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology · Language families, classification and linguistic literature
Editorial source status: July 14, 2026. Information will be cross-checked before production goes live.
Other related service languages
Turkish FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Turkish
Can I have Turkish translated into German and German translated into Turkish?
Both directions can be requested. A binding commitment is made after checking the type of document, subject area, certification, date and intended use.
Which documents are often relevant when speaking Turkish?
Birth and marriage certificates, family and divorce documents, certificates and diplomas, notarial powers of attorney and contracts are among the typical occasions. Other types of documents can also be checked with an easy-to-read photo or PDF.
What does ABBA-Sprachendienste pay attention to when speaking Turkish?
The language direction, document type, Latin alphabet with special Turkish characters, names, stamps, subject area, purpose and possible need for certification are checked.
Do I need a certified translation for my Turkish document?
This is decided by the receiving authority, the court, the notary or the other requesting body. Tell ABBA-Sprachendienste where the document will be presented; then the need can be classified appropriately.
Is a photo enough for the first check?
Yes. A complete, sharp and easy-to-read photo or PDF is usually sufficient to check the offer. Depending on the order, the original may also be required for later execution.
Have Turkish ↔ German checked specifically
Send an easy-to-read photo or PDF. ABBA-Sprachendienste personally checks the language direction, document, purpose and certification requirements.
