Want to learn enough easy Turkish travel phrases to get by, without all the extras? I got you.
Here are the phrases I use most when traveling to shop, dine, and make friends — all on flashcards so you can study & quiz yourself! I’ve given the pronunciation that an American can easily learn well enough to be understood.
Easy Turkish Travel Phrases
Please
Lütfen
Pronounced like loot-fen
Thank you
Teşekkür ederim
Pronounced like tesh-eh-KUR-ed-air-em
Yes
Evet
Pronounced evet
No
Hayir
Pronounced similar to the word “higher” English, but with a tapped r
One of those
Useful when shopping or choosing items in a bakery
Bunlardan biri
Pronounced boon-lard-an beery
How much?
Ne kadar?
Pronounced nay kah-dar (with a tapped r)
Check, please
Asking the waiter for the bill
Hesap lütfen
pronounced hey-sop loot-fen
Chicken
Tavuk
pronounced tah-vook
Coffee/Tea
Learn both or pick your favorite
Kahve/çay
Pronounced ka-h-vay (try to say the H sound)/Chai
Water
Su
Pronounced likek the name Sue. This word is also used for juices
Hello
Merhaba
pronounced MARE-ha-bah
OK (or Alright)
Tamam
Pronounced tah-MOM
Where is the bathroom (toilet)?
Tuvalet nerede?
Pronounced too-va-LET Nair-e-DAY
I don’t understand
This phrase is incredibly useful. It can take the place of “I don’t speak Turkish” or “Do you speak English” or just “I don’t get it.”
Anlamıyorum
Pronounced AN-LAH-myor-um
I hope these easy Turkish travel phrases will help you enjoy your visit to Turkey!
If you’re ready for more, I suggest learning the names of popular Turkish foods, and the Turkish numbers 1-10.
