Tuesday in Turkish: Salı
Pronounced sah-LUH — literally “third (day)”.
Tuesday in Turkish at a Glance
| Turkish word | Salı |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | sah-LUH (Sa·lı) |
| Literal meaning | third (day) |
| Abbreviation | Sal |
Generally traced to a Semitic word for “third” (compare Arabic thalātha, Hebrew shlishi) — Tuesday as the third day of a Sunday-first count. It's the shortest and most mysterious Turkish day name.
How to Pronounce Salı
sah-LUH — syllable by syllable: Sa·lı.
- Turkish ı (no dot) is a deep “uh” sound — different from dotted i, which sounds like English “ee”.
- c sounds like English “j” (Cuma = “JOO-mah”), while ç is “ch” and ş is “sh”.
- Stress generally falls lightly on the last syllable.
Example Sentences with Salı
How to Say “Happy Tuesday” in Turkish
Turkish pluralizes its day greetings: “İyi salılar!” is literally “good Tuesdays!” — wishing you not just this one, but all of them. On Fridays the religious greeting “Hayırlı cumalar!” is by far the most common.
All 7 Days of the Week in Turkish
The Turkish week is a linguistic time capsule: Persian numbers (Çarşamba “4th”, Perşembe “5th”), Arabic religion (Cuma, the day of gathering for prayer), and Turkish market-day logic (Pazar “bazaar”, Pazartesi “after the bazaar”, Cumartesi “after Cuma”). The week starts on Monday.
| English | Turkish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Pazartesi | pah-zahr-teh-SEE |
| Tuesday | Salı | sah-LUH |
| Wednesday | Çarşamba | char-shahm-BAH |
| Thursday | Perşembe | pehr-shem-BEH |
| Friday | Cuma | joo-MAH |
| Saturday | Cumartesi | joo-mahr-teh-SEE |
| Sunday | Pazar | pah-ZAHR |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Turkish.
Cultural Notes: Tuesday in Turkish-Speaking Countries
Mind the undotted ı: Salı is “sah-LUH”, not “SAH-lee”. Many Turkish neighborhoods hold their weekly street market on a fixed day — salı pazarı (Tuesday market) is a common one.
Did You Know?
Generally traced to a Semitic word for “third” (compare Arabic thalātha, Hebrew shlishi) — Tuesday as the third day of a Sunday-first count. It's the shortest and most mysterious Turkish day name. Curious how English got its name for Tuesday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use Salı in a Sentence
Turkish usually adds günü (“its day”) after the day name: salı günü = on Tuesday. “Every Tuesday” is her salı. There are no grammatical genders or articles to worry about.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Tuesday in Turkish?
Tuesday in Turkish is Salı, pronounced “sah-LUH”. It literally means “third (day)”.
What does Salı mean in English?
Generally traced to a Semitic word for “third” (compare Arabic thalātha, Hebrew shlishi) — Tuesday as the third day of a Sunday-first count. It's the shortest and most mysterious Turkish day name.
How do you pronounce Salı?
It's pronounced “sah-LUH” — broken into syllables: Sa·lı.
How do you say “Happy Tuesday” in Turkish?
İyi salılar!. Turkish pluralizes its day greetings: “İyi salılar!” is literally “good Tuesdays!” — wishing you not just this one, but all of them. On Fridays the religious greeting “Hayırlı cumalar!” is by far the most common.
How is Tuesday abbreviated in Turkish?
Tuesday (Salı) is abbreviated Sal on Turkish calendars and schedules.
Is Salı capitalized in Turkish?
In running text it's lowercase (salı); it's capitalized when written as part of a full date, e.g. “15 Haziran 2026 Salı”. That's why you see both forms.
How do you say “on Tuesday” in Turkish?
Salı günü — literally “Tuesday its-day”. The word günü (from gün, “day”) is usually added: “salı günü görüşürüz” = see you on Tuesday.
How do you say “today is Tuesday” in Turkish?
Bugün salı. Turkish needs no verb “to be” here — literally just “today Tuesday”.