Turkish Expression · Advanced
sabah boynum tutulmuş
I woke up with a stiff neck
Pronunciation: sabah boynum tutulmuş
Meaning
A natural Turkish expression used to convey: I woke up with a stiff neck.
Example
Kanepede uyuyunca sabah boynum tutulmuş.
I woke up with a stiff neck after sleeping on the sofa.
Practice tips
- Practice sabah boynum tutulmuş out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for advanced-level learners.