ömr

Ömür is a Turkish noun meaning life or lifespan—the length of a living being’s existence from birth to death. It is used in literal contexts to describe the duration of an organism’s life and, in broader usage, in figurative senses to denote a long or short period of time. In demographic and medical discussions, ömür is often linked to concepts such as life expectancy, lifespan length, and aging, with phrases like yaşam ömrü or yaşam süresi as common synonyms depending on style and register. The term also appears in literature, philosophy, and cultural discourse when reflecting on mortality, time, and the value of a finite life.

Etymology and related terms: Ömür is a native Turkish word, written with the umlauts ö and ü. It is cognate with similar Turkic terms across Central Asia, such as Kazakh ömir, Uzbek o‘mir, and Kyrgyz ömür, which share the same core meaning.

Forms and usage notes: The basic form is ömür. Possessive forms include ömrüm (my life), ömrün (your life), and ömrü (his/her/its life). In everyday language, ömür can describe both human and animal lifespans, and in some contexts can refer to the lifespan of inanimate things or systems when speaking metaphorically. For formal discussions, speakers may prefer explicit terms like yaşam süresi or yaşam beklentisi.