Sahip

Sahip is a Turkish word that functions as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it denotes the owner or possessor of something. As an adjective, it describes something that is owned or possessed and is often used in phrases that attach to a following noun, such as evin sahibi (the owner of the house) or arabanın sahibi (the owner of the car). The related noun sahiplik means ownership or possession, and the verb phrase sahip olmak means to own or possess.

Etymology and related forms: The term derives from the Arabic sahib (صاحب), meaning “owner” or “master,” and entered Turkish via Ottoman Turkish. The form is used broadly across Turkish speech and, in compound expressions, can also appear in older or formal registers.

Usage and examples: In everyday language, sahip is used to identify the proprietor of a property, object, or enterprise. For instance, “Mardin'deki dükkanın sahibi” refers to the shop owner in Mardin. The word can also function as an adjective when modifying a noun directly, as in “sahip olduğu eşyalar” meaning “the belongings he possesses” or “sahip olan kişi” meaning “the person who owns.”

See also: mülk (property), mal sahibi (property owner), sahiplik (ownership), sahip olmak (to own).