Greetings in Turkish
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
Merhaba
Hello / Hi
Hello, how are you?
Selam
Hi
Hi, how's it going?
Hoşça kalın
Goodbye / Farewell
Goodbye, come visit us!
Günaydın
Good morning
Good morning, how did your day go?
İyi akşamlar
Good evening / Have a good evening
Good evening, how are you?
İyi geceler
Good night
Good night, see you tomorrow!
Nasılsın?
How are you? (informal)
How are you, is everything okay?
Nasılsınız?
How are you? (formal)
How are you, Mr. Ahmet?
İyiyim
I'm fine
I'm fine, thank you, and you?
Fena değilim
Not bad / I'm okay
I'm okay, but I'm a little tired.
Ne var ne yok?
How's it going? / What's new?
How's it going, my friend?
Hoşça
Bye (informal)
Bye, see you later!
Görüşürüz
See you soon / See you
See you soon, see you at school tomorrow!
Sonra görüşürüz
See you later
See you later, I have to go now.
Allaha ısmarladık
Goodbye (traditional)
Goodbye, have a safe trip!
Elveda
Farewell
Farewell, I love you very much!
Merhaba dedim
I said hello
I said hello to him but he didn't look at me.
Selamlar
Greetings
Greetings, everyone, how are you?
İyi geldiniz
Welcome (formal)
Welcome, please have a seat!
Hoş geldiniz
Welcome (greeting a guest)
Welcome to our home!
Hoş bulduk
Thank you for the welcome (reply)
Thank you, it's a very beautiful place!
Teşekkür ederim
Thank you
Thank you, you've been very helpful!
Sağ ol
Thanks (informal)
Thanks, you're very kind!
Affedesiniz
Pardon me / Excuse me
Excuse me, can I help you?
Pardon
Pardon / Sorry
Sorry, we misunderstood!
Özür dilerim
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I'm late!
Rica ederim
Please / You're welcome
Please, help me!
Lütfen
Please / Kindly
Please, could you give me a glass of water?
İyi günler
Have a good day
Have a good day, see you later!
Başarılar
Success / Good luck
Good luck on your exam!
Sağlık
Bless you / Health
Bless you, have you caught a cold?
Afiyet olsun
Enjoy your meal / Bon appétit
Enjoy your meal, dig in!
Geçmiş olsun
Get well soon / My condolences
Get well soon, feel better!
Kutlu olsun
Congratulations
Congratulations, did you get married?
Doğum günün kutlu olsun
Happy birthday
Happy birthday, my dear!
Yeni yılın kutlu olsun
Happy New Year
Happy New Year, I wish you good health!
Bayramın kutlu olsun
Happy holidays
Happy holidays, with all your family!
Mutlu yıllar
Happy years
Happy years, we'll be together!
Hasta mısın?
Are you sick?
Are you sick, are you okay?
Hangi haber?
What's new? / Any news?
What's new, how's work going?
Naber?
What's up? (very informal)
What's up, long time no see!
Merhaba, nasıl gidiyor?
Hello, how's it going?
Hello, how's it going, is everything okay?
Sana da
You too / Same to you
You too, I wish you happiness!
Daha sonra
See you later
See you later, I have work to do!
İyi eğlenceler
Have fun
Have fun at the party!
Yolun açık olsun
Have a good trip / Safe travels
Have a good trip, be careful!
Çok özledim
I missed you so much
I missed you, where have you been spending your time?
Umarım iyisin
I hope you're well
I hope you're well, I'm thinking of you!
Hoşgeldiniz
Welcome
Welcome, please come in.
İyi sabahlar
Good morning
Good morning, are you having your coffee?
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