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Turkish vocabulary: Everyday Basics

34 Turkish words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.

These are the Turkish words you'll actually use for everyday basics — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Elif. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.

Greetings

WordMeaning
MerhabaHello
GünaydınGood morning
İyi akşamlarGood evening
Hoşça kalGoodbye (when you are leaving)
Güle güleGoodbye (when someone else is leaving)
Nasılsın?How are you?
Teşekkür ederimThank you
LütfenPlease

Numbers

WordMeaning
BirOne
İkiTwo
ÜçThree
DörtFour
BeşFive
AltıSix
YediSeven
SekizEight
DokuzNine
OnTen

Colors

WordMeaning
KırmızıRed
MaviBlue
YeşilGreen
SarıYellow
BeyazWhite
SiyahBlack
TuruncuOrange
PembePink

Days & Time

WordMeaning
PazartesiMonday
SalıTuesday
ÇarşambaWednesday
PerşembeThursday
CumaFriday
CumartesiSaturday
PazarSunday
SaatHour/Clock
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