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Beginner's Guide to Turkish Language

Sep 11, 2024

Notes on Turkish Language Introduction

Introduction to TurkishClass101

  • TurkishClass101 offers the easiest and most fun way to learn Turkish.
  • Host: Zehra
  • Focus on basic Turkish expressions.

Self-Introduction in Turkish

Informal Introduction

  • Example: Salam! Ben Zehra. (Hi! I'm Zehra)

Formal Introduction

  • Example: Marhaba! Benim adım Zehra. (Hello! My name is Zehra)
  • Changes:
    • "Salam" becomes "Marhaba" (formal greeting)
    • Full name is used in formal settings.
    • "Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum" (Nice to meet you) adds politeness.

Summary of Introductions

  1. Informal: Salam, ben Zehra.
  2. Formal: Marhaba, benim adım Zehra.

Expressing Gratitude

Basic Thanks

  • Teşekkürler (Thanks)
  • Sağol (Casual thank you)

Formal Thanks

  • Çok teşekkür ederim (Thank you very much)
    • Breakdown: Teşekkür ederim + Çok (very).

Responses to Thanks

  1. Rica ederim (It's nothing)
  2. Sorun değil (No problem)

Insights on Gratitude

  • Keep it simple by using teşekkürler in any situation.

Common Greetings in Turkish

  1. Merhaba (Hi/Hello - formal)
  2. Selam (Hi/Hello - informal)
  3. İyi günler (Good day - can be used all day)
  4. İyi akşamlar (Good evening)
  5. Görüşmek üzere (See you soon)
  6. Hoşça kal (Goodbye - informal)

Casual Goodbye

  • Bye bye can be understood by everyone.

Asking for Language Assistance

Informal Phrase

  • İngilizce biliyor musun? (Do you speak English?)

Formal Phrase

  • Excuse me, İngilizce biliyor musunuz?

Notes on Language Use

  • Can be adjusted for different languages:
    • İtalyanca (Italian), Rusça (Russian), İspanyolca (Spanish), Almanca (German).

Apologizing in Turkish

Phrases for Apology

  1. Affedersiniz (Excuse me) - formal
  2. Affedersin (Excuse me) - informal
  3. Pardon (Forgive me - casual)
  4. Özür dilerim (I'm sorry - formal/informal)

Numbers in Turkish

Counting from 1 to 10

  1. Bir (1)
  2. İki (2)
  3. Üç (3)
  4. Dört (4)
  5. Beş (5)
  6. Altı (6)
  7. Yedi (7)
  8. Sekiz (8)
  9. Dokuz (9)
  10. On (10)

Counting from 11 to 100

  • On bir (11), Yirmi (20), Otuz (30), ...
  • Patterns observed for tens:
    • Altmış (60) from Altı (6)
    • Yetmiş (70) from Yedi (7)

Forming Compound Numbers

  • Combine tens with single digits (e.g., Elli altı for 56).

Shopping Vocabulary

Asking Prices

  • Affedersiniz, bu ne kadar? (Excuse me, how much is this?)
  • Ne kadar? (How much?) is a quicker way to ask.

Example of Pricing

  • Shopkeeper might respond: Yirmi bir lira (21 lira).

Conclusion

  • Continue practicing greetings, gratitude expressions, numbers, and shopping phrases.

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