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How to say “My love” in Turkish

Aşkım.
ahsh·kuhm
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Meaning
My love.
Pronunciation
ahsh·kuhm

What “Aşkım” really means

Aşkım means "my love". Couples use it all the time, as a pet name or to get attention: "Aşkım, neredesin?". Aşk is passionate love, -ım is "my".

💬 Example dialogues

ElifAşkım, akşam ne yiyelim?My love, what shall we eat tonight?

CanSen ne istersen aşkım.Whatever you want, love.

DenizAşkım, anahtarları gördün mü?Love, have you seen the keys?

MertKapının yanında.By the door.

🚫 When NOT to use it

Do not use it with friends or strangers; it is romantic. For friends, family and even shopkeepers, "Canım" is the safe warm word.

🇹🇷 Culture note

Some women use "aşkım" playfully with close girlfriends, but between strangers it would be very strange.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • ✗ Aşkım (to a waitress) → ✓ TeşekkürlerKeep aşkım for your partner.

Culture tip

Canım (my soul) and aşkım (my love) are used warmly, and canım even between friends.

Letters to watch in this sentence

  • Ş ş like sh in “shoe”
  • I ı no dot: a relaxed “uh”, like the e in “open”

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