Learning Turkish offers a very enjoyable experience for foreigners who want to establish a closer bond with Turkish culture and communicate comfortably in daily life. The expressions of the language in daily use are extremely important for improving communication skills and interacting more effectively with locals. In this blog post, we will focus on learning common expressions in daily life to practice speaking Turkish.
Merhaba ve Elveda : Hello and Goodby
The expressions “hello” and “goodbye”, which are a fundamental step in daily conversational practice, are frequently encountered in the early stages of learning Turkish. When meeting people, you can use “Hello” or the more formal “Selamun Aleyküm”. When leaving, you can say “Goodbye” or the more common “Güle güle”.
“Teşekkür Ederim” ve “Rica Ederim” : Thank you and you are welcome
Tolerance and politeness are an important part of Turkish culture. Therefore, learning phrases like “teşekkür ederim” and “rica ederim” will help you make a sincere impression in your daily communication.
“Özür dilerim” ve “Beni affet!”: I apologize and forgive
It is natural to make mistakes and it is important to apologize. You can use the phrase “I’m sorry” or the more common “excuse me” to get someone’s attention or to acknowledge that you have made a mistake.
“Nasılsın?” Ve “İyiyim, teşekkürler!” : How are you? and I’m fine, thank you
A common question you may encounter in everyday conversation is “How are you?”. You can answer this question with “I am fine, thank you” or “I am not bad”. Using such simple speech patterns in your Turkish speaking practice will help you communicate effectively.
What are you doing? and I am at work, I am free
When chatting with people in everyday life, you may be asked “What are you doing?” or, more intimately, “What are you doing?”. By answering “I’m at work” or “I’m free”, you can express your immediate situation.
Ordering Food
When ordering food in a restaurant, you can use the phrase “One … please” to say the food you want. For example, “One water please” or “One coffee please”.
Asking and Negotiating Prices
When shopping, it is common practice to ask for prices and negotiate. You can communicate effectively with phrases like “How much is this?” or “Can you give me a discount?”.
In this blog post, we have discussed some frequently used expressions in Turkish speaking practice. Learning these expressions will help you to use the Turkish language comfortably in daily life and experience Turkish culture more closely. We recommend that you actively use these expressions in your daily life to improve your Turkish speaking practice.
