Ali Baba’nın Çiftliği: A Turkish Animal Song Kids Love

Children all around the world love songs about animals, and “Ali Baba’nın Çiftliği” is Turkey’s own beloved version of the classic “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” This joyful song teaches kids animal names and the sounds they make in Turkish. It’s catchy, interactive, and a perfect way to support early language learning through music.

Turkish Lyrics: Ali Baba’nın Çiftliği

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde horozları var
Ü-ürü-ü diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde kuzuları var
Me-me diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde köpekleri var
Hav-hav diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde kedileri var
Miyav-miyav diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde inekleri var
Mö-mö diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

Ali Baba’nın bir çiftliği var
Çiftliğinde çocukları var
Ha ha ha ha diye bağırır
Çiftliğinde Ali Baba’nın

English Translation: Ali Baba’s Farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are roosters
Roosters go cook-a-doodle-doo (ü-ürü-ü)
In Ali Baba’s farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are lambs
Lambs go baa baa baa (me-me)
In Ali Baba’s farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are dogs
Dogs go woof woof woof (hav-hav)
In Ali Baba’s farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are cats
Cats go meow meow meow (miyav-miyav)
In Ali Baba’s farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are cows
Cows go moo moo moo (mö-mö)
In Ali Baba’s farm

Ali Baba has a farm
In his farm there are children
Children shout ha ha ha ha
In Ali Baba’s farm

What Makes This Song So Special?

This playful tune helps children learn basic Turkish words while having fun. It introduces:

• Animal names (horoz = rooster, kuzu = lamb, köpek = dog, kedi = cat, inek = cow)
• Animal sounds in Turkish
• Repetitive and rhythmic structures, which support memory and pronunciation

The song is also a great tool for classroom or home play. Kids can make animal gestures, use toys to represent each animal, or even draw their own versions of Ali Baba’s farm.

Activities You Can Try at Home or in Class

1. Farmyard Animal Charades
Call out or sing each verse and have kids act like the animal being described.

2. Create a Picture Dictionary
Children can make a booklet of farm animals with drawings and Turkish labels.

3. Make Your Own Farm Song
Encourage children to add more animals or even make up new funny sounds!

Learn More with Dinolingo

Songs like “Ali Baba’nın Çiftliği” are a core part of the Dinolingo experience. Dinolingo makes language learning exciting and accessible for kids ages 2–14 by combining music, stories, games, flashcards, and more. With over 50 languages available on web, iOS, and Android platforms, Dinolingo also offers offline materials and a parent dashboard to track your child’s progress.

Final Thoughts

“Ali Baba’nın Çiftliği” is more than just a song — it’s a gateway to learning Turkish in a playful and meaningful way. By singing along, acting out animals, and laughing together, children build vocabulary, confidence, and a love for language. Whether you’re in Turkey or anywhere else in the world, this cheerful farm tune brings a piece of Turkish culture into your child’s heart.Tools