Turkish · A2 (Elementary)
Greetings in Turkish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Turkish words for greetings are İyi günler (Good day), Görüşmek üzere (Until we meet again) and Özür dilerim (I apologize / Excuse me (formal)). The full Turkish greetings phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Turkish vocabulary for greetings, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Turkish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key greetings vocabulary
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| İyi günler | Good day |
| Görüşmek üzere | Until we meet again |
| Özür dilerim | I apologize / Excuse me (formal) |
| Tanıştırmama izin verin | Allow me to introduce |
| Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum | I am pleased to meet you |
| Hoş geldiniz | Welcome (to visitors) |
| Nasılsınız? | How are you? (formal plural) |
| İyi günler dilerim | I wish you a good day |
| Kartvizitim | My business card |
| Büyük bir zevk | A great pleasure |
Example sentences
Nasılsınız? Teşekkürler, iyiyim.
How are you? Thank you, I'm fine.
Tanıştırmama izin verin: meslektaşım Ayşe.
Allow me to introduce: my colleague Ayşe.
Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum, Bay Çelik.
Pleased to meet you, Mr Çelik.
Buyurun, kartvizitim.
Here you are, my business card.
Görüşürüz, iyi günler dilerim!
See you, I wish you a good day!
Tanışmak büyük bir zevk.
It is a great pleasure to meet you.
How to actually learn these
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