Mektubum
Mektubum is a Turkish term that literally means “my letter.” It is formed from the noun mektup, meaning letter, combined with the first-person possessive suffix -um, which indicates belonging to the speaker. The phrase can be used to refer to a specific letter owned by the speaker or, in a broader sense, to personal correspondence as a concept.
Etymology and linguistic notes: Mektup comes from the Arabic maktūb and Persian adaptations, both terms meaning
Usage: In everyday Turkish, one can use the word in phrases such as “Mektubum elime geçti” (my
Cultural context: Letters have a long-standing presence in Turkish literature and culture, often serving as a
See also: Epistolary literature, Turkish language, Turkish poetry and music.