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How to Say “I’m Sleepy” in Turkish

The usual way to say “I’m sleepy” in Turkish is Uykum var. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.

In Turkish

Uykum var

Literally
“my sleep exists”
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Neutralsafe in almost any situation

How Uykum var is built

  1. uykusleep
  2. -mmy
  3. varthere is, exists
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Other ways to say “I’m sleepy”

  • Uykum geldiNeutral

    “my sleep has come”

    “I’ve got sleepy”.

  • Çok uykum varNeutral

    “I’m very sleepy”

    Intensified.

  • UykusuzumNeutral

    “I’m sleep-deprived”

    -suz = without: “sleepless”.

  • Gözlerim kapanıyorInformal

    “my eyes are closing”

    Vivid.

Example dialogue

  1. A

    Film bitmedi, nereye gidiyorsun?

    The film isn’t over, where are you going?

  2. B

    Yatıyorum, çok uykum var.

    I’m going to bed, I’m really sleepy.

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I’m tiredYorgunumNeutralGood nightİyi gecelerNeutralSweet dreamsTatlı rüyalarInformalI don’t have timeVaktim yokNeutral

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“I’m sleepy” in Turkish: FAQ

How do you say “I’m sleepy” in Turkish?

The most common way is Uykum var (literally “my sleep exists”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Uykum geldi (“my sleep has come”): “I’ve got sleepy”.

Is Uykum var formal or informal?

Uykum var is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Gözlerim kapanıyor (“my eyes are closing”).

What does each part of Uykum var mean?

uyku = sleep; -m = my; var = there is, exists. Turkish “has” sleep: uykum var, literally “my sleep exists”.

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