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basic Turkish phrases – Especially in touristic areas such as Marmaris, Bodrum, Göcek, Fethiye, Antalya, Istanbul, Kemer, people speak English. Their English level can be intermediate or above. Conversations can be more enjoyable if foreign tourists can also speak Turkish words. For your cultural trips to the inner regions of Turkey, knowing a few words in Turkish can help you get to know the people living in those regions better. When you come on tours with Turkish yachts, you can communicate with the crew throughout the week with the Turkish words below.

Some of the most commonly used terms; basic Turkish phrases

Merhaba Hello
Nasılsın How are you
İyiyim I’m fine
Günaydın Good morning
İyi akşamlar Good evening
Nasılsın How are you
Güle güle Good bye
Evet Yes
Hayır No
Nasılsın How are you
Dur Stop
Lütfen Please
Buraya gel Come here
Selam Hi
Merhaba Hello
Nasılsın How are you
Merhaba Hello
Hesap lütfen Bill please
Teşekkürler Thank you
Özür dilerim I’m sorry
Bir şey değil You are welcome
Ev Home
Otel Hotel
Araba Car
Su Water
Süt Milk