Turkish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Workplace in Turkish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Turkish words for workplace are İş Mahkemesi (Labour Court), toplu iş sözleşmesi (collective labour agreement) and kısa çalışma ödeneği (short-time work allowance). The full Turkish workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Turkish vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Turkish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key workplace vocabulary
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| İş Mahkemesi | Labour Court |
| toplu iş sözleşmesi | collective labour agreement |
| kısa çalışma ödeneği | short-time work allowance |
| işsizlik ödeneği | unemployment benefit |
| emekli maaşı | retirement pension |
| işyeri tacizi | workplace harassment |
| iş akdinin feshi | dismissal / contract termination |
| doğum izni | parental leave |
| kıdem tazminatı | severance pay based on seniority |
| İş Kanunu | Labour Act (Law No. 4857) |
Example sentences
Dava İş Mahkemesi'nde görüldü.
The case was heard at the Labour Court.
Maaşım toplu iş sözleşmesiyle belirleniyor.
My salary is determined by the collective agreement.
Haksız fesih bildirimi aldım.
I received wrongful dismissal notice.
Kıdem tazminatı almaya hak kazandım.
I became entitled to severance pay.
Doğum izni kullanıyorum.
I am using parental leave.
İşten çıkarılınca işsizlik ödeneği aldım.
I received unemployment benefit after being laid off.
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