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How do you greet in Turkish?
Turkish greetings
- Günaydın – Good morning.
- Merhaba / Selam – Hello.
- İyi akşamlar – Good evening.
- İyi günler – Good day.
- Nasılsınız? – How are you? ( formal)
- Nasılsın? – How are you? ( informal)
- Hoşça kal – Goodbye (informal)
- Hoşça kalın – Goodbye (formal)
What is girl called in Turkish?
kız {noun} girl (also: daughter, lass, wench)
How do you respond to good morning in Turkish?
Replying to a Greeting: Other time-specific greetings such as good morning, good day, and good night, can be answered with the same phrase. The only difference is in answering Selamun aleyküm. The answer would be Ve aleyküm selam (And may peace be upon you).
What is Goodnight in Turkish?
Translation of good night – English–Turkish dictionary İyi geceler!’.
Is kissing allowed in Turkey?
Other men may kiss each other on both cheeks as well. You may also see men greeting each other by making their temples touch, a greeting among people supporting one of the political parties. Colleagues in business often do not engage in the Turkish kiss. If their cheek is offered, then place a kiss on each cheek.
How do you say no in Turkish?
The common way of saying no is yok; it’s the opposite of var and means “there isn’t/aren’t.” An example from the marketplace: “Elma var mı?” (“Do you have any apples?”) “Yok” (“There aren’t any.”)
What is Merhaba?
Merhaba (Hello) is probably the most well-known Turkish greeting, and for good reason.
What is Turkey rude?
Blowing your nose or picking your teeth during a meal is VERY rude. Don’t put your feet up while sitting, and try not to show the bottom of your feet to others. Don’t point with your finger at someone. Chewing gum while having a conversation or at public gatherings is rude.
How do you say thank you in Turkey?
How to Say Thank You in Turkish. In Turkish, the words for ‘thank you’ are teşekkür ederim, pronounced tesh-e-koor eh-deh-rem. An easy way to remember it is to say “tea, sugar, a dream.” It’s not exactly the same of course, but you can use it as a tool to remember the words. Many shop owners I met in the old town, Sultanahmet, told me this.
What are some Turkish phrases?
12 extraordinarily useful Turkish phrases 1. hoş geldiniz — it’s nice you came / welcome 2. hoş bulduk — I find it nice 3. buyurun — please / here you are / walk this way 4. teşekkür ederim — thank you 5. elenize sağlık — health to your hands 6. afiyet olsun — may it be good for you 7. güle güle kullanin — use it smiling
What is the Turkish greeting?
Greetings and common expressions Greetings and common expressions in Turkish Günaydın: “Good morning” İyi akşamlar : “Good evening” İyi geceler : “Good night” In English the expressions; Good evening and Good night are singular. In Turkish they are plural. Merhaba :“Hello!, Hi!” “Merhaba” corresponds to “Hello!, Hi!” in English.