I and İ are different letters
The dotless ı and 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 expertise of Saiga Abbasova and Parviz Abbasov. This allows documents to be assessed directly and queries to be handled personally.
Turkish is spoken as a first language by approximately 85 million people and is also used by communities around the world.
Geographical distribution of Turkish
- Main areas of use
- Other regional use
- Selected diaspora communities
Türkiye
Cyprus
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria
Netherlands
Schematic selection of key areas where the language is used. Language use does not always follow national borders; the map is not a comprehensive population statistic.
Language profile
Turkish at a glance
- Native name
- Türkçe
- Language family
- Oghuz Turkic language
- Script
- Latin alphabet with Turkish special characters
- Language code
- tr
Documents and uses
Common uses for this language combination
The language alone is not decisive. ABBA-Sprachendienste also considers the document type, recipient, subject area, certification requirements and requested language direction.
Request a document review- Birth and marriage certificates
- Family and divorce documents
- Certificates and diplomas
- Notarised powers of attorney and contracts
- Court and official documents
Origin and development
How the language developed
Turkish belongs to the Oghuz branch of the Turkic languages. Written Ottoman Turkish used Arabic script and a vocabulary heavily influenced by Persian and Arabic.
A Latin alphabet was introduced in the Republic of Türkiye in 1928. The language reforms of the 20th century significantly changed its vocabulary and written appearance, so older documents require specialist knowledge.
Good to know
What makes this language distinctive
A wealth of information in word endings
Turkish is agglutinative: multiple suffixes add complex meanings to a root word.
Personally spoken languages
Saiga and Parviz speak Turkish and can communicate directly, without an anonymous intermediary.
A brief introduction to the language
Three introductory expressions
The transliteration is intended only as an initial guide. Pronunciation and regional forms may vary.
| Original | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Merhaba | — | Hello |
| Teşekkür ederim | — | Thank you very much |
| Lütfen | — | Please |
Sources and classification
Further information
Speaker numbers are rounded estimates and may vary depending on the definition, survey year and whether second-language speakers are included.
- 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 standardised language names
- Language and Locale Names
Unicode Common Locale Data Repository · Language, script and territory names and variants
- Glottolog 5.3
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology · Language families, classification and linguistic literature
Editorial sources current as at 14 July 2026. The information will undergo a specialist review before the production launch.
Other related service languages
Turkish FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Turkish
Can I have Turkish translated into German and German into Turkish?
Both directions can be requested. Binding confirmation is provided after the document type, subject area, certification requirements, appointment and intended use have been assessed.
Which documents are commonly relevant for Turkish?
Birth and marriage certificates, family and divorce documents, school certificates and diplomas, and notarised powers of attorney and contracts are common examples. Other types of document can also be assessed from a clear photo or PDF.
What does ABBA-Sprachendienste check in Turkish documents?
The review covers the language direction, document type, Latin script with Turkish special characters, names, stamps, subject area, intended use and any potential need for certification.
Do I need a certified translation for my Turkish document?
The receiving authority, court, notary or other requesting body decides this. Tell ABBA-Sprachendienste where the document will be submitted so that the requirements can be assessed appropriately.
Is a photo sufficient for the initial review?
Yes. A complete, sharp and clearly legible photo or PDF is usually sufficient for an initial quotation review. Depending on the assignment, the original may also be required later.
Have a Turkish ↔ German request assessed
Send a clear photo or PDF. ABBA-Sprachendienste will personally assess the language direction, document, intended use and certification requirements.
