In Turkish, greetings change based on the time of day and the level of formality. Using these phrases correctly will help you make a great first impression.
Greetings (Time-based):
Günaydın: Good morning.
İyi günler: Good day / Have a nice day.
İyi akşamlar: Good evening.
İyi geceler: Good night.
Personal Information:
Turkish Phrase | English Translation | Usage |
Adınız ne? | What is your name? | Formal |
Nasılsınız? | How are you? | Polite/Formal |
Teşekkür ederim, iyiyim. | Thank you, I'm fine. | Standard Response |
Nerelisiniz? | Where are you from? | To ask nationality/origin |
Memnun oldum. | Nice to meet you. | Essential Etiquette |
Languages and Learning:
Türkçe öğreniyorum: I am learning Turkish.
Az Türkçe biliyorum: I know a little Turkish.
İngilizce biliyor musunuz? Do you know English?
Ben [yirmi] yaşındayım: I am [twenty] years old.