gerekçe vs sebep
Turkish word comparison
Listen to gerekçe
Listen to sebep
| gerekçe | sebep |
|---|---|
ge-REK-che noun | seh-bep noun |
| A reason or justification for something; the basis for explaining why something happened or why a decision was made. | a cause, reason, or factor that leads to something |
How they differ
“Sebep” focuses more on the causal side: what made something happen. “Gerekçe” focuses more on the justification or rationale presented to explain or defend a choice, so it is less about causation and more about argumentation.
When to use each
When to use gerekçe: Use “gerekçe” when the point is the explanation offered to support a decision or statement.
When to use sebep: Use “sebep” when you mean the actual cause or factor behind an event.
Side-by-side examples
- İstifasının gerekçesini detaylı olarak anlattı.
(He explained the justification for his resignation in detail.) - İstifasının sebebini detaylı olarak anlattı.
(He explained the reason for his resignation in detail.)
Register & nuance: “Sebep” is common and neutral; it is less formal than “gerekçe” and widely used in everyday Turkish.