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What are the best Turkish dictionaries for beginners?
1 Güncel Türkçe Sözlük: dictionary of the Turkish language (meanings in Turkish) 2 Kubbealtı Lugatı: dictionary of Contemporary & Ottoman Turkish (meanings in Turkish) 3 Cambridge: English-Turkish dictionary 4 Lingea: Turkish-English dictionary & multilingual 5 SesliSozluk: Turkish-English dictionary & German
What are some useful Turkish words and expressions for tourists?
250 Useful Turkish Words and Expressions for Tourists 1 Accomodation 2 Transportation 3 Touristic Places 4 Colors 5 Food and Drink 6 Small Talk 7 Adjectives 8 Directions 9 In Case of Emergency. Call an ambulance! Ambulans çağrın! Call the police! Polis çağrın! Where is the nearest hospital? En yakın hastane nerede? 10 Money Matters
How many basic Turkish words do you know?
This list of 250 basic Turkish words and expressions allows you to establish some kind of communication to address most inconveniences or questions you may have during your stay. Make sure to check out the Turkish pronunciation rules, too. At for your convenience, at the bottom you’ll find a link to print this page in a printer-friendly fashion.
What does Çok Yaşa mean in Turkish?
Çok yaşa – The Turkish version of “God bless you” for after someone sneezes. It means “live a long time,” and common replies are hep beraber (may we live a long time “all together”) or sen de gör (“you also see” a long life).
What is the meaning of Kıyamam in Turkish?
Kıyamam – Literally translates to “I won’t hurt you,” but it’s not used in that exact context. You would say kıyamam if you hear terrible news and feel really bad (this expresses a “poor you” sentiment) or when you see something very cute (like a puppy or kitten).
What is Eline Sağlık in Turkish?
4. Eline sağlık – Literally translates to “health to your hand.” If you happen to be sitting at a Turkish dinner table and the person who prepared the food is present (as long as it isn’t a worker), you should use this phrase to thank the cook.