günlük vs her gün
Turkish word comparison
Listen to günlük
Listen to her gün
| günlük | her gün |
|---|---|
GÜN-lük adjective | her gyoon adjective |
| daily; used or happening every day | every day |
How they differ
"Her gün" is an adverbial phrase, not an adjective, so it describes frequency rather than modifying a noun. It is the closest everyday equivalent to "günlük" when the meaning is "daily".
When to use each
When to use günlük: Use "günlük" when you need an adjective before a noun, like "günlük haber" or "günlük iş".
When to use her gün: Use "her gün" when you want to say something happens every day, especially in a sentence with a verb.
Side-by-side examples
- Günlük spor yapmak sağlıklıdır.
(Doing daily exercise is healthy.) - Her gün spor yapmak sağlıklıdır.
(Doing exercise every day is healthy.)
Register & nuance: Both are neutral and common, but "her gün" is more natural in spoken sentences about routine.