Why did Turkey change to the Latin alphabet?

The commission was responsible for adapting the Latin script to meet the phonetic requirements of the Turkish language. The resulting Latin alphabet was designed to reflect the actual sounds of spoken Turkish, rather than simply transcribing the old Ottoman script into a new form.

When did Turkey Change Latin?

1928
Ottoman Turkish script was replaced by the Latin-based new Turkish alphabet. Its use became compulsory in all public communications in 1929. The change was formalized by the Law on the Adoption and Implementation of the Turkish Alphabet, passed on November 1, 1928, and effective on January 1, 1929.

What are the Turkish letters?

Seven Turkish letters (Ç, Ğ, I, İ, Ö, Ş, and Ü) are in the Turkish alphabet. There are 21 consonants in the Turkish alphabet: B, C, Ç, D, F, G, Ğ, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, Ş, T, V, Y, Z.

When was the Turkish letters written?

During his seven years in Turkey Busbecq recorded his observations and impressions and sent them in the form of four long letters, written in Latin, to a friend and fellow Hapsburg diplomat, Nicholas Michault. Although not intended for publication, all four letters were published in a Paris edition in 1589.

Why does Turkish use the Latin alphabet?

Turkish today uses the Latin one due to the language reformation launched by Mustafa Kemal to replace the previously used Ottoman Turkish alphabet and to replace the Persian and Arabic words with either new Turkish ones or the archaic ones.

Why learn the Turkish language in Turkey?

The country has a fast developing economy, which helps put Turkey in the international business map. As such, learning the Turkish language is more important now, especially for individuals and corporations interested in doing business in Turkey.

Why did the Turkish language change after WW2?

Two reasons: to increase literacy by simplifying the language, and to cut ties with the past (ie. the Ottomans) and forge a new secular Turkish identity. The Ottoman Turkish alphabet, a variant of Arabic, was not well suited to Turkish words and phonemes making it very hard to learn and use.

What did the Turks use to write their language?

The Turks used to write their language using the Arabic alphabet. After WWI, when Mustafa Kemal revolutionized the country, he imposed the usage of Latin alphabet. Also the new writing system seems to have been particularly inspired from German, rather than any other language using the Latin alphabet.