Turkish · Numbers & Time
Ay
Month / Moon
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of approximately 30 days; also means moon.
Example
Gelecek ay tatile gideceğiz.
We will go on vacation next month.
Etymology
'Ay' has Old Turkic roots, originally denoting both 'month' and 'moon', illustrating the connection between lunar cycles and time measurement in ancient cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ay' is applicable in both casual conversation and formal texts, widely understood across all registers and regions in Turkey.