A quick guide to Turkish basics
May 15, 2021
Here are a few phrases you may need to speak basic Turkish.
There are 29 letters in the Turkish alphabet- all of the standard English alphabet (excluding Q, W and X) with an addition of Ç, Ğ, İ (one I with a dot and without), Ö, Ş, and Ü.
Merhaba- Hello
Selam- Hi
Nasilsiniz or nasilsin (Informal)?- How are you?
Iyim- I’m good
Yadım et- Help me
Lütfen- Please
Teşekkurler ederim/ teşekkurler- Thank you
Sağol- Thanks
Hoşçakal- Bye
Notes:
Generally, Turkish is said how it is seen but…
ğ- Is silent and stretches the vowels.
ş- Is a ‘sh’ sound.
ç- Is a ‘J’ sound.
