
Are you a foreign student who is planning to study in Turkey or are you a teacher who will be teaching in Turkey? In both cases, you will need to learn Turkish classroom words and phrases Turkish native speakers use.
If you are a student, you need to know school related vocabulary such as supplies, equipment, subjects etc. Furthermore, you should be able to understand the instructions given by your teacher. There are quite a number of Turkish classroom phrases for students in this article, which will make your life easier.
Dear teachers, I got you covered as well. I also included classroom phrases for teachers in Turkish so that you can communicate with your students smoothly.
Now, 1, 2, 3, eyes on me everybody; we are starting!

- School Related Vocabulary
- Teacher’s Phrases
- Student’s Phrases
- Tests/Quizzes/Exams
- Learn More with TurkishClass101!
1. School Related Vocabulary
Here is a huge list of school related vocabulary you can refer to.
1. General vocabulary
Let’s follow the “general to specific” structure and start with general vocabulary.
Turkish | English |
Devlet okulu | “Public school” |
Özel okul | “Private school” |
İlkokul | “Elementary school” |
Ortaokul | “Middle school” |
Lise | “High school” |
Üniversite | “University” |
Dönem | “Semester” |
Sömestr tatili | “Semester break” |
Ödev | “Homework” |
Not | “Grade” |
Karne | “Report card” |
2. School buildings and rooms
There will be times when you need to find your way around in your school. The following vocabulary will be very helpful at those times:
Turkish | English |
Ana bina | “Main building” |
Sınıf | “Classroom” |
Kantin | “Canteen” |
Kafeterya | “Cafeteria” |
Kütüphane | “Library”; |
Amfi | “Amphitheater” |
Müzik odası | “Music room” |
Öğretmenler odası | “Teachers’ room” |
Sekreterlik | “Secretariat” |
3. Classroom equipment
Every classroom has some equipment used by students and teachers. Let’s see what they are called in Turkish.
Turkish | English |
Tahta | “Blackboard” |
Akıllı tahta | “Smart board” |
Tahta silgisi | “Blackboard eraser” |
Tebeşir | “Chalk” |
Tahta kalemi | “Board marker” |
Bilgisayar | “Computer” |
Projektör | “Projector” |
4. School supplies
Can you imagine that you forgot one of your school supplies at home and wanted to borrow it from a friend and you don’t know what it is called in Turkish? There is always a solution; maybe you can show it to your friend, so he/she would understand what you want. However, is this an efficient communication? Of course not. Why should you struggle? Just note the following list:
Turkish | English |
Okul çantası | “School bag” |
Defter | “Notebook” |
Kitap | “Book” |
Kurşun kalem | “Pencil” |
Tükenmez kalem | “Pen” |
Silgi | “Eraser” |
Kalemtıraş | “Pencil sharpener” |
Kalem kutusu | “Pencil case” |
Tablet | “Tablet” |

5. List of school subjects
Here comes Turkish to English translations of some vocabulary related to school subjects, which is important for both students and teachers:
Turkish | English |
Türkçe | “Turkish” |
Türk dili ve edebiyatı | “Turkish Language and Literature” |
İngilizce | “English” |
Matematik | “Math” |
Geometri | “Geometry” |
Coğrafya | “Geography” |
Tarih | “History” |
Biyoloji | “Biology” |
Kimya | “Chemistry” |
Fizik | “Physics” |
Müzik | “Music” |
Resim | “Art” |
Beden Eğitimi | “Physical Education” |
Ekonomi | “Economics” |
Felsefe | “Philosophy” |
2. Teacher’s Phrases
Our beloved teachers here comes your part where I will cover some classroom phrases for teachers in Turkish.
1. Greetings
Let’s begin with basic Turkish classroom greetings . Turkish native speakers use
Turkish | English |
Günaydın çocuklar/gençler | “Good morning children/youth” |
Tünaydın | “Good afternoon” |
İyi günler | “Good day” |
Kendinize iyi bakın | “Take care of yourselves” |
İyi dersler | “Enjoy your classes” |
2. Instructions
If you are looking for the answer to the question “How should a teacher give instructions in Turkish?” go ahead and check the basic Turkish phrases below:
Turkish | English |
Dikkatli dinleyin. | “Listen carefully.” |
Tahtaya bakın lütfen. | “Look at the board, please.” |
Hep beraber tekrar edelim. | “Let’s repeat together.” |
Sorunuz varsa elinizi kaldırın. | “Raise your hand if you have a question.” |
Sayfa 5’i açın. | “Open page 5.” |
3’lü gruplar oluşturun. | “Form groups of 3.” |
3. Questions
Teachers use questions as a teaching tool; sometimes they are used to find out what students have learnt or haven’t learnt and at times, they are used to make students participate. Let’s take a look at some questions teachers can use in a classroom where Turkish is spoken.
Turkish | English |
Bugün herkes burada mı? | “Is everybody here today?” |
Herkes ödevini yaptı mı? | “Has everyone done their homework?” |
Buraya kadar anladınız mı? | “Did you understand up to here?” |
Kim cevap vermek ister? | “Who wants to answer?” |
Bu konuyu kim anlatmak ister? | “Who wants to explain this topic?” |
Kim okumak ister? | “Who wants to read?” |
Herhangi bir sorunuz var mı? | “Do you have any questions?” |
Sıra kimde? | “Who is next?” |
Herkes bitirdi mi? | “Has everyone finished?” |
4. Discipline
When you are dealing with kids, sometimes things may go out of control. At that point, teachers have to use certain phrases to maintain discipline in the classroom. Make sure to note the following basic Turkish phrases; one day you might need them.
Turkish | English |
Oturun! | “Take a seat!” |
Susun! | “Quit talking!” |
Sessiz olun! | “Be quiet!” |
Sorunuz varsa, elinizi kaldırın. | “Please raise your hand if you have a question.” |
Cevabı biliyorsanız elinizi kaldırın. | “Raise your hand if you know the answer.” |

5. Praise and motivation
I believe the power of praise and motivation is unquestionable in education. Therefore, the Turkish classroom phrases below, will be another strong tool for teachers.
Turkish | English |
Aferin! | “Good job!” |
Tebrikler! | “Congratulations!” |
Aferin, böyle devam et. | “Keep up the good work.” |
Tam isabet! | “Right on!” |
İngilizceniz çok gelişti. | “Your English has improved a lot.” |

3. Student’s Phrases
Dear students, here are some Turkish classroom phrases for students you can use in different cases.
1. Greetings
Here are a few Turkish classroom greetings for students they can use to greet their teacher:
Turkish | English |
Günaydın hocam/öğretmenim | “Good morning teacher” |
Tünaydın hocam | “Good afternoon teacher” |
Hoşçakalın | “Good-bye” |
2. Concerns and questions
Are you wondering how you can address your concerns with your teacher in Turkish? Also, would you like to know how you can ask your questions in Turkish? Here comes a little help for you:
Turkish | English |
Anlamadım. | “I didn’t understand.” |
Bunu tekrar edebilir misiniz lütfen? | “Can you repeat that please?” |
Biraz daha yavaş anlatabilir misiniz? | Can you explain a little slower?” |
Hangi sayfadayız? | “Which page are we on?” |
Bir kere daha anlatabilir misiniz? | “Can you explain it one more time?” |
Bana hiç anlamlı gelmiyor. | “It doesn’t make any sense to me?” |
Bu doğru mu? | “Is this correct?” |
Bana yardım edebilir misiniz? | “Can you help me?”; |
Bir soru sorabilir miyim? | “May I ask a question?” |
‘xxx’ ne demek? | “What does ‘xxx’ mean?” |

3. Talking about problems
Problems are everywhere, even in classrooms. Following basic Turkish phrases will help you to talk about your problems:
Turkish | English |
Kendimi iyi hissetmiyorum, dışarı çıkabilir miyim? | “I am not feeling well, may I go out?” |
Kitabımı kaybettim. | “I lost my book.” |
Kitabımı evde unuttum. | “I forgot my book at home.” |
Ödevimi yapamadım. | “I couldn’t do my homework.” |
Tuvalete gidebilir miyim? | “Can I go to the restroom?” |
Geç kaldığım için özür dilerim. | “I apologize for being late.” |
Daha fazla süreye ihtiyacım var. | “I need more time.” |
Alıştırmaları bitiremedim. | “I couldn’t complete the exercises.” |
Yarın okula gelemeyeceğim. | “I won’t be able to come to school tomorrow.” |
4. Talking about school subjects
If you are a student, talking about school subjects is inevitable. Here is how you can do it in Turkish:
Turkish | English |
En sevdiğim ders ‘xxxx’. | “My favorite subject is ‘xxxx.” |
Matematikte hiç iyi değilim. | “I am not good at Math, at all.” |
Tarih dersini hiç sevmiyorum. | “I don’t like history class, at all.” |
4. Tests/Quizzes/Exams
Exams are parts of the education system, but also, they are the nightmares of most students. Let’s take a look at some Turkish classroom phrases for students related to exams.

1. Basic vocabulary
Here is Turkish to English translations of some vocabulary related with tests and exams you can refer to:
Turkish | English |
Test | “Test” |
Sınav | “Exam” |
Quiz | “Quiz” |
Sınava girmek | “To take an exam” |
Sınavı geçmek | “To pass the exam” |
Sınavdan kalmak | “To fail an exam” |
2. Instructions
Reading the instructions in an exam can be as important as studying for the exam. You might know the answer, but if you don’t do exactly what the instructions tell you to do, you might fail your exam. Therefore, I strongly suggest that you pay attention to the following test instructions in Turkish.
Turkish | English |
Metni okuyun. | “Read the text.” |
Boşlukları doldurun. | “Fill in the blanks” |
Bu cümleleri tamamlayın. | “Complete these sentences.” |
Doğru seçeneği işaretleyin. | “Mark the correct option.” |
5. Learn More with TurkishClass101!
In this article, you learned quite a number of Turkish classroom phrases for students and classroom phrases for teachers in Turkish. However, there are a lot more useful classroom phrases in Turkish!
Therefore, visit TurkishClass101, which has numerous audio recordings, tons of vocabulary lists and free resources including the dictionary you can refer to, in order to learn Turkish language faster or to improve your Turkish language learning.
Don’t forget that there is also MyTeacher, which is the premium service of TurkishClass101 that you can use to practice with a private teacher.
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Your Guide for Dining Out: Turkish Restaurant Phrases

Turkish cuisine has a good reputation amongst the different cuisines in the world. Its variety and deliciousness are very well known.
If you are reading this article, you may either be visiting Turkey for some reason or possibly you are interested in the different flavors of Turkish cuisine.
If you don’t speak the language, I can imagine what crosses your mind:
“I don’t know how to order food in Turkish; I should learn Turkish restaurant vocabulary/phrases; How do I call a waiter/waitress in Turkey? How much tip should I leave?”
You don’t need to get stressed because we will cover common Turkish restaurant phrases as well as the relevant traditional facts in this article.
All you need to do is to note all the information below and dream of enjoying every bit of the amazing Turkish food.


- Dining Vocabulary
- Making a Reservation at a Restaurant
- Conversations During Dining
- Ordering food and beverages
- After Dining
- Compliments and Complaints
- All About Turkish
1. Dining Vocabulary
Before going into Turkish restaurant phrases, you should learn some dining vocabulary such as utensil names, food, beverages, tastes, etc. in Turkish. Let’s start with utensils.
1. Utensils
Below are the names of utensils in Turkish. If you want another plate or if you drop your fork, with the help of this vocabulary, you will be able to ask for another one.
Turkish | English |
Tabak | “Plate” |
Kâse | “Bowl” |
Bardak | “Glass” |
Çatal | “Fork” |
Bıçak | “Knife” |
Kaşık | “Spoon” |
2. Food
The following vocabulary will make your life easier when you are ordering your food:
Turkish | English |
Tavuk | “Chicken” |
Balık | “Fish” |
Et | “Meat” |
Salata | “Salad” |
Ekmek | “Bread” |
Çorba | “Soup” |
Tatlı | “Dessert” |
Dondurma | “Ice cream” |
3. Beverages
We got you covered for beverages as well.
Turkish | English |
Su | “Water” |
Soda | “Sparkling water” |
Bira | “Beer” |
Şarap | “Wine” |
Çay | “Tea” |
Kahve | “Coffee” |
4. Tastes
As I mentioned above, Turkish cuisine is very rich and has many different varieties. Every region has its own unique tastes. Some regions are known for their very spicy foods. We suggest you take a close look at the following vocabulary to make sure the food you eat is not only pleasing to your eyes but also your mouth.
Turkish | English |
Tatlı | “Sweet |
Acı | “Bitter” |
Ekşi | “Sour” |
Tuzlu | “Salty” |
Baharatlı | “Spicy” Other |
5. Other
Here are some other restaurant-related words you might need:
Turkish | English |
Restoran | “Restaurant” |
Masa | “Table” |
Rezervasyon | “Reservation” |
Menü | “Menu” |
Peçete | “Napkin” |
Bahşiş | “Tip” |
2. Making a Reservation at a Restaurant
In Turkey, you usually don’t need to make a reservation in a small or a mid-size restaurant. You might wait for a short time if there is no availability because the “first come, first served” principle will work. However, if you are celebrating a special occasion, if you are a large group of friends, if you are having a business dinner, or if you have special guests, then you shouldn’t take a risk, and you must make a reservation in advance.
Also, breakfast/brunch places are usually packed on the weekends. It might be a good idea to make a reservation in advance not to wait too long.
Furthermore, on special days like Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, restaurants get booked way in advance, so try to get a reservation a month prior; do not wait until the last minute to make one; you won’t have any luck!
On the other hand, almost all luxurious restaurants and prestigious bars with live music require a reservation.
1. Reservation on the phone
If you are making a reservation on the phone, the following Turkish restaurant dialogue will help you tremendously:
Restaurant:
İyi günler. “Şamdan” restoran, nasıl yardımcı olabilirim? – “Good day. “Şamdan” restaurant, how may I help you?”
Customer:
İyi günler. 28 Temmuz Salı akşamı için iki kişilik rezervasyon yaptırmak istiyorum? – “Good day. I’d like to make a reservation for two on Tuesday, July 28th.”
Restaurant:
Tabi, hemen kontrol ediyorum. Saat kaç için rezervasyon yaptırmak istiyorsunuz? – “Sure, I’m checking right away. What time would you like to make a reservation?
Customer:
Akşam saat sekiz için lütfen. Bir de deniz kenarındaki masalardan biri olursa çok iyi olur. – “For eight o’clock in the evening, please. Also, it would be great if it could be one of the tables by the sea.”
Restaurant:
Tamam. 28 Temmuz Salı akşamı sekiz için iki kişi için deniz kenarında rezervasyonunuzu yaptım. Rezervasyonunuzu o akşam 8:15’e kadar tutabiliriz. Başka bir arzunuz var mı? – “Okay. I made a reservation for two people on Tuesday evening, July the 28th at 8 o’clock. We can hold your reservation until 8:15 p.m. that evening. Do you have any other requests?”
Customer:
Teşekkürler, hoşçakalın. – “Thanks. Good-bye.”
Restaurant:
Hoşçakalın – “Good-bye”
2. At the restaurant
If you are at the restaurant and trying to get a table or informing them about an existing reservation, the following phrases will be life savers for you:
– Brad James adına rezervasyonumuz vardı. – “We had a reservation under the name of Brad James.”
– 4 kişilik bir masa istiyoruz lütfen. – “We’d like a table for 4, please.”
– Nerede oturmak istersiniz? – “Where would you like to sit?”
– Sigarasız bölümde oturmak istiyoruz. – “We’d like to sit in the non-smoking section.”
– Bahçede yeriniz var mı? – “Do you have a table in the garden?”
– Ne kadar beklememiz gerekir? – “How long do we have to wait?”
3. Conversations During Dining
If you finally manage to get a table, you can take a deep breath and get ready for the next step!
1. Getting the waiter’s attention
Displaying a menu outside of the restaurant is not that common in Turkey. This is more common in tourist destinations. These days even though many cafes use QR code menus, which are accessible via smartphones by scanning a QR code, most restaurants still offer traditional printed menus. Therefore, you might still need the help of a waiter/waitress.
Here are a few ways you can call a waiter/waitress.
– Pardon, bakar mısınız? – “Excuse me.”
– Pardon, sipariş verebilir miyiz? – “Excuse me, can we order?”
2. All about the menu
Below are some common Turkish restaurant phrases you can use to get a menu and information about the food on the menu:
– Menüyü görebilir miyiz? – “Can we see the menu?”
– Şarap menüsünü alabilir miyiz lütfen? – “Could we have the wine menu please?”
– Tatlı menüsünü getirebilir misiniz lütfen? – “Could you bring the dessert menu please?”
– Ne tavsiye edersiniz? – “What would you recommend?”
– Bugünün spesiyalleri neler? – “What are today’s specials?”
– Günün çorbası nedir? – “What’s the soup of the day?”
– Menüde yöresel bir yemek var mı? – “Is there a regional dish on the menu?”
4. Ordering food and beverages
Here comes the most exciting part: ordering food and beverages.
1. Food
Your waiter/waitress will probably ask the following questions to get your order:
– Sipariş vermek için hazır mısınız? – “Are you ready to order?”
– Siparişinizi alabilir miyim? – “Can I have your order?”
– Ne yemek istersiniz? – “What would you like to eat?”

You can order your food with the following Turkish restaurant phrases:
– Ben sadece salata istiyorum. – “I just want a salad.”
– Çok pişmiş bonfile istiyorum ama yanında kızarmış patates istemiyorum. – “I’d like well-done steak, but I don’t want fried potatoes on the side.”
– Benim çileğe karşı alerjim var. Bu tatlıda çilek var mı? – “I’m allergic to strawberries. Are there any strawberries in this dessert?”
2. Beverages
Here is a Turkish restaurant dialogue for ordering beverages:
Waiter/waitress: Ne içmek istersiniz? – “What would you like to drink?”
Customer: – Sadece su alayım. – “Let me just get water.”
– Bir kadeh kırmızı şarap rica edeyim. – “I’d like a glass of red wine, please.”
– Çocuklar için portakal suyu lütfen. – “Orange juice for the children, please.”

3. Requesting additional sauces/ingredients and utensils
Let’s take a look at other basic Turkish phrases restaurant customers can refer to:
– Birkaç tane daha peçete alabilir miyim? – “Can I have a few more napkins?”
– Çatalımı düşürdüm. Bir tane daha alabilir miyim? – “I dropped my fork. Can I have another one?”
– Ketçap ve mayonez de getirebilir misiniz? – “Can you also bring ketchup and mayonnaise?”
– Kahve için biraz daha süt alabilir miyiz lütfen? – “Can we have some more milk for the coffee please?”
4. Providing feedback
Would you like to know how you can give feedback while you are still at the table? Here you go:
– Bu bardak kirli; değiştirebilir misiniz? – “This glass is dirty; can you change it?”
– Çorba çok tuzluydu. – “The soup was too salty.”
– Yemek çok lezzetliydi. – “Food was very delicious.”
– Ben bunu sipariş etmedim. – “I didn’t order this.”
– Biz bundan 3 tane sipariş ettik; iki değil. – “We ordered three of these, not two.”

5. Other information
– Pardon, sigara içilen kısım nerede? – “Sorry, where is the smoking area?”
– Pardon. tuvalet nerede acaba? – “Excuse me, where is the restroom?”
5. After Dining
Your meal is over, and I am sure you still have some questions. “Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag? How can I pay? How much of a tip do I need to give?”
In Turkey, it has recently started getting popular to ask for a doggy bag. However, it’s still not acceptable to ask for a box if you are at a luxurious restaurant.
As for tipping, in Turkey, there is nothing set in stone for the percentage. You can leave as much as you want. Giving around 10% of the bill as a tip has recently become popular.

Furthermore, tipping with a credit card is still not a common behavior in Turkey.
Note the following phrases:
– Kalanı paket yapabilir misiniz? – “Can you put the rest in a box?”
– Hesap lütfen. – “Bill, please.”
– Hesabı alabilir miyiz lütfen? – Could we get the bill, please?
– Ayrı ayrı ödeyebilir miyiz? – “Can we pay separately?”
– Kredi kartı kabul ediyor musunuz? – “Do you accept credit cards?”
– Üstü kalsın. – “Keep the change.”
– Kasada ödeyebilir miyiz? – “Can we pay at the register?”
– Bahşiş kutusu var mı? – “Is there a tip box?”
6. Compliments and Complaints
We hope you had an enjoyable and unforgettable dining experience. If that is the case, you can show your appreciation not only with a big tip but also with a sincere compliment. How? Here you go:
– Her şey çok güzeldi, teşekkürler. – “Everything was great, thank you.”
– Hızlı ve iyi servis için teşekkürler. – “Thanks for the fast and good service.”
– Yemekler harikaydı, çok beğendik. – “The food was great, we loved it.”
– Şefe teşekkürlerimizi iletin. – “Give our thanks to the chef.”
We hope not, but if you had a bad experience, that also has to be shared with a positive attitude. Here is how you can tell your dissatisfaction:
– Servisten hiç memnun kalmadık. Müdürle konuşmak istiyorum. – “We were not satisfied with the service at all. I’d like to speak with the manager.”
– Yemeklerden hiç memnun kalmadık. Müdürle konuşmak istiyorum. – “We were not satisfied with the food at all. I’d like to speak with the manager.”
7. All About Turkish
In this article, you learned some Turkish restaurant vocabulary/phrases and how to order food in Turkish. However, there is a lot more to know!
Therefore, visit TurkishClass101, which has numerous audio recordings, tons of vocabulary lists, and free resources including the dictionary you can refer to, in order to get a better grasp of the Turkish language and the culture.
Don’t forget that there is also MyTeacher, which is the premium service of TurkishClass101 that you can use to practice with a private teacher.
Do you know what is also good about it? You can download the app for free and use it wherever you are.
Last but not the least; please continue to provide us feedback about all the resources provided at TurkishClass101!

Sound Like a Native with Advanced Turkish Phrases

Turkish learners who have completed the intermediate level, may I have your attention please? You have accomplished quite a bit by finishing this level—congratulations! But are you ready to step up and take your language skills to the next level? If so, then learning advanced Turkish expressions and phrases will be a great way to start adding flavor to your speech and writing. In this article, you’ll have the opportunity to learn over 40 advanced Turkish expressions and phrases, including idioms and proverbs.
This article will not only help you to communicate effectively with native speakers in your daily life but also help you to boost your level of communication at work or in other business relationships. Furthermore, it will be helpful in the academic arena if you are working in the academic industry or attending a school in Turkey.

- Make Your Academic Writing Shine
- Stand out with Your Resume and Cover Letter
- Impress Your Colleagues at Business Meetings
- Get Ahead with Advanced Idioms, Sayings and Proverbs
- Set the Bar High with TurkishClass101
1. Make Your Academic Writing Shine
Academic writing requires certain technicality and formality you need to adhere to even if you are writing in your own native language. Articulating your ideas powerfully is critical in writing essays, so make sure to use the following advanced Turkish words and phrases if you want your academic writing in Turkish to shine.

Introduction
If you can capture the attention of the readers right at the very beginning, your article will not get lost in the shuffle.
Consider using the Turkish advanced expression and phrases below to get the attention your article deserves:
İlk olarak | İlk olarak tezimin amacını belirtmek isterim. |
First of all | First of all, I would like to state the purpose of my thesis. |
Genel olarak | Genel olarak bu kavram dünyanın birçok ülkesinde kabul görmüştür. |
In general | In general, this concept has been accepted in many countries around the world. |
Body
Pay attention to your flow after the introduction and make sure to maintain the integrity. Make sure that your arguments, examples, comparisons, etc. are clearly expressed. The following advanced Turkish phrases will help you to stay on track.
Bence | Bence bu örnek savımın doğruluğunu kanıtlıyor. |
In my opinion | In my opinion, this example proves the correctness of my argument. |
Benim bakış açıma göre | Benim bakış açıma göre, bu veriler sonucu değiştirmez. |
From my point of view | From my point of view, these data do not change the result. |
Buna ilaveten | Buna ilaveten, yaptığım başka bir araştırmayı da paylaşmak istiyorum. |
In addition to this | In addition to this, I would like to share another research study that I have done. |
Diğer bir deyişle | Diğer bir deyişle, teori ile Pratik farklıdır. |
In other words | In other words, theory and practice are different. |
Tahmin edildiği üzere | Tahmin edildiği üzere, bu deney sadece 20-30 yaş aralığı üzerinde yapılmıştır. |
As projected | As projected, this experiment was only performed on the 20–30 age range. |
Conclusion
Wrapping up your ideas and arguments effectively will help the readers to understand your final statement easily. Therefore, use the following advanced Turkish phrases to make sure to get your ideas across.
Özetlemek gerekirse | Özetlemek gerekirse, yukarıda belirtilen tüm faktörler hipotezimin doğruluğunu desteklemektedir. |
To sum up | To sum up, all the factors mentioned above support the correctness of my hypothesis. |
Sonuç olarak | Sonuç olarak, genç nüfus listelenen tüm koşulları kabullenmektedir. |
As a result | As a result, the young population accepts all the conditions that are listed. |
2. Stand out with Your Resume and Cover Letter
You might be very talented, experienced, and a perfect fit for the job you are applying for. However, if you do not reflect all of these on your resume or if you don’t use the right keywords on your cover letter, guess what, someone else gets the job! This is not the case when you apply for a job in a foreign language; you can face the same problem even in your own native language.

Therefore, it might be a good idea to note the following advanced Turkish words and phrases you can use when writing your resume and a cover letter for a job you are interested in.
Hedef odaklı | 5 yıllık tecrübeye sahip, hedef odaklı bir mühendisim. |
Goal-driven | I am a goal-driven engineer with 5 years of experience. |
Sonuç odaklı | Sonuç odaklı bir yöneticiyim. |
Result oriented | I am a result oriented manager. |
Detaylara önem veren | Detaylara önem veren ama bütünü de görebilen biriyim. |
Detail oriented | I am detail oriented but can also see the whole picture. |
Hedeflere ulaşmak | Hedeflerime ulaşmak her zaman benim için öncelikli olmuştur. |
To reach goals | Reaching my goals has always been a priority for me. |
Yönetim tecrübesi | Yönetim tecrübem de var. |
Management experience | I also have management experience. |
En yüksek standartları karşılamak | Her zaman en yüksek standartları karşılamak için elimden gelenin en iyisini yaparım. |
To meet the highest standards | I always do my best to meet the highest standards. |
İletişim becerileri | İletişim becerilerimi geliştirmek için xxxx seminerine katıldım. |
Communication skills | I attended the xxxx seminar to improve my communication skills. |
3. Impress Your Colleagues at Business Meetings
Business meetings are different from social gatherings. You must look confident not only with your posture and attitude but also with your words; you must build up trust and sound like you know what you are talking about.

The following advanced Turkish words and phrases will help you to be more confident in business meetings held in Turkish and you will be able to impress your Turkish colleagues:
Bugünkü toplantının gündemi | Bugünkü toplantının gündemi, projenin bütçesinin revizyonu ile ilgilidir. |
The agenda of today’s meeting | The agenda of today’s meeting concerns the revision of the project’s budget. |
Son teslim tarihi | Projenin son teslim tarihinin 1 Eylül olduğunu hatırlatmak isterim. |
Deadline | I would like to remind you that the deadline of the project is September 1st. |
Bir strateji belirlemek | Satışları arttırmak için bir strateji belirlemek gerekir. |
To set/determine a strategy | It is necessary to determine a strategy to increase sales. |
Yol haritası çıkarmak | Yol haritamızı çıkarmalıyız. |
To make a roadmap | We have to make our roadmap. |
Beyin fırtınası yapmak | İşe beyin fırtınası yaparak başlayalım. |
To brainstorm | Let’s start by brainstorming. |
Görev paylaşımı yapmak | Bugün görev paylaşımını tamamlamalıyız. |
To share tasks | We must complete sharing tasks today. |
Lansman yapmak | Ürünün lansmanını önümüzdeki ay mutlaka yapmalıyız. |
To make a launch | We should definitely launch the product next month. |
Bütçe ayırmak | Ek işler için de bütçe ayırmalıyız. |
Allocate a budget | We should also allocate a budget for additional work. |
Ekip/Takım çalışması | Bu projeyi ancak ekip çalışması ile bitirebiliriz. |
Teamwork | We can only finish this project with teamwork. |
Avantaj ve dezavantajları değerlendirmek | Karar vermeden önce avantaj ve dezavantajları değerlendirmeliyiz. |
To evaluate/consider the advantages and disadvantages | Before making a decision, we should consider the advantages and disadvantages. |
Just a reminder, there’s a concept called “Plaza language/Turkish.” International or multi-national corporations are usually located in high-rise office buildings, which are called Plaza in Turkish. The majority of the employees in these corporations speak English. In meetings and everyday business conversations, employees usually use the following English words as is:
“feedback, brainstorming, know-how, mobbing,” etc. Furthermore, you can hear phrases that are half Turkish and half English in these offices.
Example: Print almak – to print
Confirm etmek – to confirm
CC’lemek – to CC
Schedule etmek – to schedule
4. Get Ahead with Advanced Idioms, Sayings and Proverbs
Learning advanced Turkish conversation phrases or Turkish advanced words for tourists will definitely improve your communication. However, you also need to be prepared to hear a lot of idioms, sayings, and proverbs in Turkish. If you are not familiar with them, they will not mean anything to you. You will probably attempt to translate them word for word, but you will end up with strange phrases that don’t make any sense. Therefore, I recommend that you start learning the phrases mentioned here.

Expressions used on special occasions
Don’t panic if there is a special occasion and you don’t know what to say to a Turkish person about it. Here are some life-saving Turkish phrases used at special events, good or bad, happy or sad.
İyi ki doğdun | İyi ki doğdun arkadaşım. |
Happy Birthday Literally: Fortunately, you were born. | Happy Birthday, my friend. |
Afiyet olsun | Afiyet olsun! |
Enjoy your meal Literally: May it be healthy! | Enjoy your meal! |
Geçmiş olsun | Geçmiş olsun, hasta olduğunu duydum. |
Get well Literally: May it pass | Get well, I heard that you were sick. |
Mutlu yıllar | Mutlu yıllar! |
Happy New Year Literally: Happy years | Happy New Year |

Allah analı babalı büyütsün | Çok güzel bir bebek, Allah analı babalı büyütsün. |
This is used for newborn babies. Literally: May God let him/her grow up with both a mom and a dad. | Very beautiful baby, may God let him/her grow up with both a mom and a dad. |
Nazar değmesin | Nazar değmesin, kızınız çok akıllı. |
Literally: May you/something not be touched by the evil eye | May she not be touched by the evil eye, your daughter is very smart. |
Çok yaşa | Çok yaşa! |
It’s used when someone sneezes. Means bless you Literally: Live long | Bless you! |
Başınız sağolsun | Başınız sağolsun, çok üzüldüm. |
It’s used when someone dies. Means condolences Literally: May your head be live | Condolences, I’m so sorry. |
Sıhhatler olsun | Sıhhatler olsun |
It is used after a shower. Literally: May it bring health | May it bring health |
Proverbs
Using and understanding proverbs correctly is a sign that you are an advanced Turkish learner, but it’s also an indication that you have started getting to know core values and traditions of Turkey as well because proverbs give you insight about the culture of a country.
Here are a few that will get you started. Click here if you are interested in learning more Turkish proverbs.
Gülme komşuna gelir başına |
It means that, if you criticize someone for something, the same thing may happen to you and you may be criticized as well. Literally: Don’t laugh at your neighbor, it happens to you. |
Damlaya damlaya göl olur. |
Many small make a great. Literally: Drop by drop becomes a lake. |
Eşeğe altın semer de vursan eşek yine eşektir |
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig. Literally: Even if you saddle a donkey with a golden saddle, the donkey is still a donkey. |
Doğru söyleyeni dokuz köyden kovarlar |
All truth is not always to be told. Literally: They expel the one who tells the truth from nine villages. |
Zararın neresinden dönersen kardır |
It is never too late to mend. Literally: Where you come back from the loss is profit. |
Görünen köy kılavuz istemez |
When something is obvious, it’s not necessary for someone to make an explanation about it. Literally: One does not need a guide when the village is in sight. |
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The Most Useful Intermediate Turkish Phrases

Congratulations on completing the beginner level!
As you prepare to continue your Turkish learning journey at the intermediate level, you may be worried about the new challenges and difficulties you’ll need to face. The good news is that learning and practicing the intermediate Turkish phrases listed in this article will take you a long way. Furthermore, you can rely on TurkishClass101.com to help fill in the gaps and get you leveled up in no time.
In this article, we will introduce you to about 30 useful Turkish phrases for intermediate learners. These are phrases that you can use in a variety of circumstances:
- Talking about your memories
- Telling others your plans
- Giving justifications
- Making recommendations and complaints
- Expressing yourself in daily conversations
- Being polite in social and business settings
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your Turkish. Learn these intermediate Turkish phrases today, and start off the next phase of your learning journey on the right foot!

- Memories and Past Events
- Making and Changing Plans
- Giving Justification
- Recommend, Praise, and Complain
- Daily Conversations
- Etiquette Phrases for Social and Business Settings
- Practice Intermediate Turkish Phrases with TurkishClass101
1. Memories and Past Events
Anecdotes and memories are definitely good conversation builders. Sharing your past experiences with someone will also help the other person get to know you better. And that will surely take the relationship one step—maybe even a couple of steps—further.

At the beginner level, you became familiar with the present tense. Now, it’s time to get some exposure to the past tense so that you can talk about a wider range of topics.
- ➜ Need a refresher? You can read our blog post about tenses in Turkish for some useful information.
Here are a few Turkish phrases for intermediate learners that will help you talk about past events and have deeper conversations:
Turkish | English |
Haftasonu partide çok eğlendik. | We had a lot of fun at the party over the weekend. |
O an kendimi çok kötü hissettim. | I felt very bad at that moment. |
Küçük bir evim vardı ama sattım. | I had a small house, but I sold it. |
Köpeğimin öldüğü gün hayatımın en kötü günüydü. | The day my dog died was the worst day of my life. |
Eskiden buz pateni yapardım. | I used to ice skate. |
Gençken çok zayıftım. | I was very thin when I was young. |
Kızımın doğduğu gün hayatımın en mutlu günüydü. | The day my daughter was born was the happiest day of my life. |
2. Making and Changing Plans
As you socialize more and deepen your relationships with the Turkish people around you, the need to make plans will arise. In this section, we’ll show you several Turkish phrases for intermediate-level learners that you can use when making, changing, or discussing plans. Feel free to adjust them for your needs.

Turkish | English |
Bu haftasonu müsait misin? | Are you available this weekend? |
Bu akşamki konsere gidelim mi? | Shall we go to the concert tonight? Literally: Can we go to the concert that is tonight? |
Toplantıyı yarın öğleden sonraya erteleyebilir miyiz? | Can we postpone the meeting to tomorrow afternoon? |
Partiyi iptal etmek zorunda kaldım. | I had to cancel the party. |
Partiye kız/erkek arkadaşımla gelebilir miyim? | Can I come to the party with my girlfriend/boyfriend? |
Bu uçuş ertelendi. | This flight has been delayed. Literally: This flight has been postponed. |
Cumartesi sinemaya gideceğiz, değil mi? | We’re going to go to the movies on Saturday, aren’t we? |
3. Giving Justification
Explaining what you’ve done or what you’ll be doing might be simple for you at this stage. However, you must learn how to give the reasons behind your behavior, beliefs, plans, or goals, as this will allow you to communicate and express yourself more effectively. Once you pick up a few Turkish conjunction words, you’ll find that giving reasons is not that difficult.
Below are some intermediate Turkish phrases that will help you make your points more clear.
Turkish | English |
Toplantıya katılamadım çünkü hastalandım. | I couldn’t join the meeting because I got sick. |
Arabam bozulduğu için geç kaldım. | I’m late because my car broke down. Literally: I was late because my car broke down. |
Sana iki nedenden dolayı katılmıyorum. Birincisi, bana verdiğin süre çok kısa. İkincisi, bu bütçe yeterli değil. | I don’t agree with you due to two reasons. Firstly, the time you gave me is short. Secondly, this budget isn’t sufficient. |
Bana doğruyu söylemedin. O yüzden sana kızgınım. | You didn’t tell me the truth. That’s why I’m angry with you. |
Bana haksızlık etmeseydin sana bu kadar kızmazdım. | I wouldn’t be so mad at you if you hadn’t been unfair to me. |
O özür diledi, böylece tekrar görüşmeye başladık. | (S)he apologized, so we started seeing each other again. |
Uyuya kalmışım. O nedenle gelemedim. | I fell asleep. That’s why I couldn’t come. |
4. Recommend, Praise, and Complain
Sharing your experiences, both good and bad, indicates sincerity in your personal interactions. Your remarks, recommendations, compliments, and complaints can also lead people to make better choices. Therefore, learning how to build sentences for these purposes will be very useful!
- ➜ By the way, don’t forget to read our article titled Learn the Top Turkish Compliments for Any Situation.
Take a look at the sample intermediate Turkish phrases below, and start sharing your opinions and recommendations with native Turkish speakers.
Turkish | English |
O otel çok temiz; kesinlikle tavsiye ederim. | That hotel is very clean; I definitely recommend it. |
Bu kullandığım en iyi makyaj temizleyici; mutlaka denemelisin. | This is the best makeup remover I’ve ever used; you must try it. |
O marka çok kötü; kesinlikle tavsiye etmem. | That brand is very bad; I would definitely not recommend it. |
Müzik alanında çok yeteneklisin, tebrik ederim. | You are very talented in music, congratulations. Literally: You are talented in the area of music, congratulations. |
Bu ödülü en çok sen hakettin. | You deserved this award the most. |
Bana bu şekilde davranmamalıydın. | You shouldn’t have treated me like that. |
Sizi polise şikayet edeceğim. | I will report you to the police. |

5. Daily Conversations
I’m sure you learned many simple sentences for carrying out daily conversations at the beginner level. How about adding more flavor to what you already know? Enrich your everyday conversations with the following Turkish phrases for intermediate learners:
Turkish | English |
Bu çok güzel bir haber. | This is very good news. |
Gelebildiğine çok sevindim. | I’m very glad that you were able to come. |
Şaka mı yapıyorsun? | Are you kidding me? |
Gerçekten mi? | Really? |
Allah korusun! | God forbid! Literally: May God protect! |
Umarım! | I hope so! Literally: I hope! |
Geçmiş olsun, acil şifalar dilerim. | Get well soon; I wish you a quick recovery. Literally: May it pass; I wish you urgent recoveries. |

6. Etiquette Phrases for Social and Business Settings
Customs and traditions differ from country to country. Knowing the cultural etiquette of Turkey will make your interactions more comfortable in both social and professional contexts.
- ➜ A great place to start learning about Turkish culture is in this blog article from TurkishClass101.com.
Since business settings are more formal, foreigners are usually afraid of making mistakes. Some people might cut the conversation short to avoid saying something wrong or accidentally offending someone.

Here are some useful intermediate Turkish phrasesthat you can use confidently to have kind, good, and respectful communicationwith Turkish people in both social and professional settings.
Turkish | English |
Afiyet olsun. | Bon appetit. |
İyi yolculuklar. | Have a nice trip. |
Nasıl yardımcı olabilirim? | How can I help you? |
Benim için bir zevkti. | It was a pleasure for me. |
Rahatsız ettiysem özür dilerim. | I apologize if I bothered you. |
Bir şeye ihtiyacınız var mı? | Do you need anything? |
Şerefe! (only used when drinking alcoholic beverages) | Cheers! Literally: To honor! |
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Advanced Turkish Words Worth Learning

Have you completed the intermediate level in your Turkish studies? Would you like to continue improving your language skills in order to stand out and impress native speakers?
Then you’ve hit the bullseye! You’re at the right address.
In this article, we will introduce you to all of the essential advanced Turkish words you should know. This includes general vocabulary for everyday life, as well as words related to academia, business, the legal system, and medicine. At the end, we’ll also show you several words you can incorporate into your essays or writing tests to score higher.
Learning these advanced Turkish vocabulary words will require more diligence and effort, but if you stay focused on the target, you’ll reap the fruits of your hard work.
- → You can also visit our lesson on the 25 must-know advanced Turkish phrases to familiarize yourself with more advanced structures.

- Advanced Words for Everyday Life
- Advanced Academic Vocabulary
- Advanced Business Vocabulary
- Advanced Medical Vocabulary
- Advanced Legal Vocabulary
- Advanced Vocabulary for Essay Writing
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1. Advanced Words for Everyday Life
First, let’s look at advanced Turkish words you’ll find useful in your day-to-day interactions with native speakers. We have categorized these words based on part of speech and included an example sentence for each one.
Nouns
Maden | Türkiye’nin en büyük altın madeni Kışladağ altın madenidir. |
Mine | The Kışladağ gold mine is the largest gold mine in Turkey. |
Kapşon | Kapşonunu geçir; dışarıda hava soğuk. |
Hood | Put your hood up; it’s cold outside. |
Madde | Maddenin üç hali vardır: sıvı, gaz ve katı. |
Matter | Matter has three states: liquid, gas, and solid. |
Mazeret | Dersi kaçırdım ama geçerli bir mazeretim vardı. |
Excuse | I missed the class, but I had a legitimate excuse. |
Ciddiyet | Hayatın ciddiyetini yeni fark etti. |
Seriousness | (S)he just realized the seriousness of life. |
Çare | Ölümden başka her şeyin bir çaresi vardır. |
Remedy | There is a remedy for everything except death. |
Adjectives
Cimri | Henry çok cimri bir insandır. |
Stingy | Henry is a very stingy person. |
Art niyetli | Ondan uzak dur; o çok art niyetli biri. |
Malevolent | Stay away from him/her; (s)he is a very malevolent person. |
Marifetli | O el işlerinde çok marifetlidir. |
Skillful | (S)he is very skillful with handicrafts. |
Masum | Bence o masum; ben ona inanıyorum. |
Innocent | I think (s)he is innocent; I believe him/her. |
Suçlu | O suçlu bulundu ve ceza aldı. |
Guilty | (S)he was found guilty and was sentenced. |
Aç gözlü | Mary hep daha fazlasını ister; o çok aç gözlüdür. |
Greedy | Mary always wants more; she is very greedy. |
Adverbs
Cesurca | Tebrik ederim, cesurca her şeyi söyledin ona. |
Bravely | Congratulations, you bravely said everything to him/her. |
Cömertçe | Tüm parasını cömertçe ağlayan çocuğa verdi. |
Generously | (S)he gave all his/her money generously to the crying boy/girl. |
Ciddi bir şekilde | Bu konuyu ciddi bir şekilde düşünmeni istiyorum. |
Seriously | I want you to think about this subject seriously. |
Tam olarak | Tam olarak nerede olduğunu bilmek istiyorum. |
Exactly | I want to know exactly where you are. |
Verbs
Eleştirmek | Eleştir ama lütfen yapıcı ol. |
To criticize | Criticize, but please be constructive. |
Fısıldamak | Kardeşim annemin duymasını istemediği için kulağıma yavaşça fısıldadı. |
To whisper | My sibling whispered softly in my ear because (s)he didn’t want my mom to hear. |
Eşleştirmek | Aşağıdaki kelimeleri tanımları ile eşleştirin. |
To match | Match the words below with their definitions. |
Tepki vermek/göstermek | Bu duruma aşırı tepki gösteriyorsun. |
To react | You are overreacting to this situation. |
Karşılaştırmak | Bu iki tabloyu karşılaştırman gerek. |
To compare | You need to compare these two tables. |
Katlamak | Kazaklarını bavula koymadan önce katla lütfen. |
To fold | Please fold your sweaters before you put them in the suitcase. |
Aşırmak | Mutfaktan bir tane kurabiye aşırdım. |
To steal | I stole a cookie from the kitchen. |
Fırlatmak | Topu yukarı fırlattım ama pencereye çarptı. |
To throw | I threw the ball up, but it hit the window. |
Sarkmak | Kollarınızın omuzlarınızdan serbestçe sarkmasına izin verin. |
To dangle from | Let your arms dangle freely from your shoulders. |
2. Advanced Academic Vocabulary
Do you plan to attend university in Turkey? Then you’ll greatly benefit from learning these advanced Turkish words related to academia. These words will help you understand lectures, write essays, and perform well on tests.
Nouns
Tez | Tezinizi yazarken net cümleler kullanın. |
Thesis / Paper | Use clear sentences when writing your thesis/paper. |
Makale | Makale yazarken alıntılama kurallarına dikkat etmen gerekir. |
Article | When writing an article, you should pay attention to the rules of citation. |
Araştırma | Araştırma konun nedir? |
Research | What is your research topic? |
Taslak | Makaleni yazmadan önce bir taslak oluşturmalısın. |
Outline | Before you write your article, you should create an outline. |
Anket | Bu araştırma için on tane anket yaptım. |
Survey | I did ten surveys for this research. |
Kanıt / Delil | Teorini ispatlamak için kanıt sunman gerekir. |
Evidence | To prove your theory, you have to provide evidence. |
Alıntı | Lütfen alıntı kurallarına dikkat et. |
Citation | Please pay attention to the citation rules. |
Veri | Verileri göndermeniz gerekiyor. |
Data | You need to submit the data. |
Sunum | Araştırmam ile ilgili bir sunum yapacağım. |
Presentation | I will make a presentation about my research. |
Proje | Bitirme projemi yarın teslim etmem lazım. |
Project | I have to deliver my graduation project tomorrow. |
Tablo | Verileri Excel tablosuna aktarmak gerekiyor. |
Table | It is necessary to transfer the data to the Excel table. |
Satır | Tablo 50 satırdan oluşmaktadır. |
Row | The table consists of 50 rows. |
Sütun | Tablo 50 sütundan oluşmaktadır. |
Column | The table consists of 50 columns. |
Verbs
Göstermek | Bu çalışmanın sonuçlarını göstermek gerek. |
To demonstrate | It is necessary to demonstrate the results of this study. |
İçermek | Bu dosya tüm verileri içermektedir. |
To include / To involve | This file includes all the data. |
Analiz etmek | Analiz etmeden sonuca varamazsın. |
To analyze | You can’t come to a conclusion without analyzing it. |
Çözmek | Bu soruyu çözmek için tam 20 dakika harcadım. |
To solve | I spent 20 minutes solving this question. |
Deney yapmak | Deney yapmak için laboratuvara gidiyorum. |
To experiment | I’m going to the lab to do an experiment. |
Sunmak | Yarın projemi sunacağım. |
To present | I will present my project tomorrow. |
Ölçmek | Tabloyu oluşturmak için önce malzemeleri ölçmek lazım. |
To measure | In order to create the table, we first need to measure the materials. |
Yorumlamak | Öncelikle bu rakamları yorumlamak lazım. |
To interpret | First of all, these numbers should be interpreted. |