Lesson Transcript

Hi, everybody! I'm Selin from TurkishClass101.com!
Do you know how to say “Bye” in Turkish? In this lesson, you'll learn three parting expressions in Turkish.
Let’s start with the easiest one.
Hoşçakal.
[slowly] Hoşçakal.
This means "Goodbye" in Turkish.
This expression literally means "stay well."
If you want to be more casual, there's a different phrase you should use.
Güle güle.
[slowly] Güle güle.
This means "Bye-bye" in Turkish.
When speaking with strangers or friends, you can use this parting expression. It literally means "leaving while smiling." This is the Turkish version of "bye-bye."
If you know that you are going to see someone again, here's a phrase for you.
Görüşmek üzere.
[slowly] Görüşmek üzere.
This means "See you later."
Görüşmek üzere literally means "until I see you."
Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me.
"Goodbye."
Hoşçakal.
Hoşçakal.
"Bye-bye."
Güle güle.
Güle güle.
"See you later."
Görüşmek üzere.
Görüşmek üzere.
Well done!
Here's a fun fact!
When speaking with people older than you, it's a good idea to use the polite version of "goodbye." Hoşçakalınız.
You just learned how to say “Bye” in three different ways in Turkish.
See you soon! Güle güle.

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