Turkish Daily TalkTurkish Daily Talk
Everyday Turkish words and short phrases for a usual day, from hellos to goodbyes.
Greetings
Say hello at different times of day and ask how someone is.
Introductions
Give your name, say where you are from, and introduce someone.
Courtesy
Please, thanks, sorry, and other everyday politeness.
Time of Day
Talk about now, today, tomorrow, and ask what time it is.
Numbers and Money
Count from one to ten, then talk price, cash, and card.
Morning Routine
Wake up, wash, and start the day.
Getting Ready
Clothes, keys, phone, wallet, and asking if someone is ready.
Breakfast
Tea, coffee, bread, and other breakfast table talk.
Leaving Home
Head out the door, lock up, and say you are running late.
Weather
Ask about the weather and decide what to wear or take.
Getting Around - 1
Bus, metro, tickets, and getting off at the right stop.
Getting Around - 2
Taxi, walking, driving, traffic, and being late.
Directions
Ask where something is and follow left, right, and straight.
At Work - 1
Office, meetings, breaks, and being at work.
At Work - 2
Email, asking for help, deadlines, and meeting times.
Shopping - 1
Market and bakkal talk: kilos, bags, and asking if they have something.
Shopping - 2
Clothes shopping: size, trying on, price, and discounts.
Cafe
Order tea and coffee, ask for sugar, and get the bill.
Eating Out
Menu, ordering, spicy food, and asking for the bill at a restaurant.
Phone and Messages
Answer the phone, send a text, and talk about battery and signal.
Making Plans
Ask if someone is free, pick a time, and cancel or confirm.
Home and Family
Talk about home, family, guests, and being in the house.
Household
Dishes, laundry, cleaning, and the shopping list.
Health
Headaches, the pharmacy, the doctor, and saying you feel better.
Evening
Dinner, feeling tired, TV, and going to bed early.
Goodbyes
Say goodbye, good night, and take care.