Travel Phrases · Turkish · Greetings & thanks
Turkish greetings.
The first words of any trip. Say hello, thank someone, and apologise politely. These carry more goodwill than any other eight phrases you can learn.
Polite -siniz question forms with lütfen, never bare imperatives.
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Merhaba, günaydın! | Hello, good morning. |
| Çok teşekkür ederim. | Thank you very much. |
| Affedersiniz, İngilizce biliyor musunuz? | Excuse me, do you speak English? |
| Hoşça kalın, iyi günler. | Goodbye, have a nice day. |
| Memnun oldum. | Nice to meet you. |
| İyi akşamlar. | Good evening. |
| Özür dilerim. | I'm sorry. |
| Hayır, teşekkürler. | No, thank you. |
Walking into a shop, meeting a host, passing a neighbour, or starting any other conversation on this page.
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