izin vs ruhsat
Turkish word comparison
Listen to izin
Listen to ruhsat
| izin | ruhsat |
|---|---|
i-ZIN noun | rooh-SAHT noun |
| permission; leave or time off from work or school | license; authorization; official permit |
How they differ
Ruhsat is not a general synonym for izin in everyday conversation. It refers to an official document or legal authorization, such as a driver’s license or a building permit, so it is much more specific than izin.
When to use each
When to use izin: Use izin when you mean general permission or leave from work or school.
When to use ruhsat: Use ruhsat when you mean an official license, permit, or legal authorization issued by an authority.
Side-by-side examples
- Bugün iş için izin aldım.
(Today I took leave from work.) - Aracın ruhsatı yanımda değil.
(I do not have the vehicle registration document with me.)
Register & nuance: Ruhsat is formal and administrative, and it is mainly used in legal or bureaucratic contexts.