Turkish · Numbers & Time
Sıfır
Zero
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 0.
Example
Sıfır hata yaptım.
I made zero mistakes.
Etymology
'Sıfır' has its roots in Arabic 'صفر' (sifr), reflecting the influence of Arabic on Turkish vocabulary, particularly in mathematical contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sıfır' is used in written and spoken Turkish, primarily in formal contexts such as education and science, and is widely understood across Turkey.