Turkish · Numbers & Time
Hafta
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
Bu hafta çok yoğunum.
I am very busy this week.
Etymology
'Hafta' is derived from Arabic 'أسبوع' (usbuʿ), indicative of cultural and linguistic interchanges that shaped the Turkish language over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hafta' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, fitting both formal and informal registers, with consistent recognition across Turkey.