Phrases 1

Question 1

Hello

Answer 1

✅ Meaning: merhaba (hello)

Usage Examples:
• Merhaba, nasılsın?
(Hello, how are you?)
• Merhaba! Bugün nasılsın?
(Hello! How are you today?)
• Merhaba, yeni tanıştığımıza memnun oldum.
(Hello, nice to meet you.)

Note:

“Merhaba” is a common and friendly way to say hello in Turkish. It is often used in casual conversations to greet someone, whether in person or over the phone.

Question 2

How

Answer 2

✅ Meaning: nasıl (how, what kind of)

Placement in a Sentence:

1. At the Beginning (Forming a Question)
   • Nasıl geldin? → (How did you come?)
   • Nasıl hissediyorsun? → (How do you feel?)
   • Nasıl bir film izlemek istersin? → (What kind of movie do you want to watch?)

📌 When nasıl is used to ask a question, it usually comes at the beginning of the sentence.

2. Before the Noun (Describing Characteristics)
   • Nasıl bir insan o? → (What kind of person is he/she?)
   • Nasıl bir yer burası? → (What kind of place is this?)

📌 When used to describe something, nasıl comes before the noun it modifies.

3. Before the Verb (Asking About Actions or States)
   • Bu nasıl çalışıyor? → (How does this work?)
   • Sınav nasıl geçti? → (How did the exam go?)

📌 When used with verbs, nasıl comes before the verb to ask about the manner or state of an action.

Question 3

Good, well

Answer 3

✅ Meaning: iyi (good, well)

Usage Examples:
• İyi günler!
(Good day!)
• Bu yemek çok iyi olmuş.
(This meal is really good.)
• Nasılsın? İyi misin?
(How are you? Are you well?)
• İyi bir arkadaşım var.
(I have a good friend.)

Note:

“İyi” is a versatile word in Turkish, meaning good or well. It can be used to describe something that is of high quality or in a positive state. It is commonly used in greetings, compliments, and descriptions.

Question 4

Too, also

Answer 4

✅ Meaning: de (also, too)

Usage Examples:
• Ben de geliyorum.
(I am coming too.)
• Sen de haklısın.
(You are right too.)
• O da bizimle gelecek.
(He/She will come with us too.)
• Bunu ben de yapabilirim.
(I can do this too.)

Note:

“De” is a very common particle in Turkish, often used to mean “also” or “too.” It is used to indicate that something or someone shares an attribute or action with something previously mentioned. It can be placed after a noun, pronoun, or verb.

Question 5

What

Answer 5

✅ Meaning: ne (what)

Usage Examples:
• Bu ne?
(What is this?)
• Ne yapıyorsun?
(What are you doing?)
• Ne zaman geliyorsun?
(When are you coming?)
• Ne düşünüyorsun?
(What do you think?)

Note:

“Ne” is a question word in Turkish that means “what”. It is commonly used to ask about things, actions, or information in general. It can also be used to express surprise or seek clarification.

Question 6

Pleased to meet you

Answer 6

✅ Meaning: memnun oldum (Nice to meet you)

Usage Examples:
• Merhaba, memnun oldum.
(Hello, nice to meet you.)
• Yeni tanıştığımıza memnun oldum.
(I’m glad we met.)
• Memnun oldum, tanıştığımıza.
(Nice to meet you, glad to meet you.)

Note:

“Memnun oldum” is a polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time. It literally translates to “I became pleased” or “I am pleased” and is commonly used in formal and informal settings to express happiness or pleasure about meeting someone.

Question 7

Not

Answer 7

✅ Meaning: değil (not, isn’t, aren’t)

Usage with Suffixes:
1. Ben değilim → (I am not)
• Öğretmen değilim. (I am not a teacher.)
2. Sen değilsin → (You are not)
• Sen yorgun değilsin. (You are not tired.)
3. O değil → (He/She/It is not)
• O hasta değil. (He/She is not sick.)
4. Biz değiliz → (We are not)
• Biz burada değiliz. (We are not here.)
5. Siz değilsiniz → (You (pl./formal) are not)
• Siz mutlu değilsiniz. (You are not happy.)
6. Onlar değiller (or just değil in speech) → (They are not)
• Onlar evde değiller. (They are not at home.)

📌 Note:
• Değil is used for negation with nouns and adjectives.
• It follows the word it negates and takes personal suffixes when referring to a subject.
• For “onlar,” both değiller and değil are used in spoken language.

Question 8

Is that so? / Really?

Answer 8

✅ Meaning: öyle mi (Is that so? / Really?)

Usage Examples:
• Öyle mi? Hiç bilmiyordum!
(Is that so? I didn’t know that at all!)
• Sen de mi geliyorsun? Öyle mi?
(You’re coming too? Really?)
• Öyle mi düşündün?
(Is that what you thought?)

Note:

“Öyle mi” is a common expression in Turkish used to show surprise or to ask for confirmation. It translates to “Is that so?” or “Really?” It’s typically used in response to information that’s unexpected or interesting.

Question 9

Very, a lot, much, many

Answer 9

✅ Meaning: çok (very, a lot)

Usage Examples:
• Çok güzel!
(Very beautiful!)
• Çok teşekkür ederim.
(Thank you very much.)
• Çok çalışmam gerekiyor.
(I need to work a lot.)
• O, çok mutlu.
(He/She is very happy.)

Note:

“Çok” is a versatile word in Turkish. It can mean “very” when used to intensify adjectives or adverbs, or it can mean “a lot” when referring to quantity. It is commonly used to express abundance or high intensity.

Question 10

Where

Answer 10

✅ Nerede → Where (at)? (Location, static position)

✅ Nereye → Where (to)? (Direction, movement towards a place)

✅ Nereden → Where (from)? (Origin, movement from a place)

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Example Sentences:

📌 Nerede? (Where? – Location)
• Telefonun nerede? (Where is your phone?)
• Ankara nerede? (Where is Ankara?)
• Sen şu an neredesin? (Where are you right now?)

📌 Nereye? (Where to? – Destination)
• Tatile nereye gidiyorsun? (Where are you going on vacation?)
• Bu otobüs nereye gidiyor? (Where is this bus going?)
• Sen nereye kayboldun? (Where did you disappear to?)

📌 Nereden? (Where from? – Origin)
• Sen nereden geliyorsun? (Where are you coming from?)
• Bu bilgiyi nereden öğrendin? (Where did you learn this information from?)
• Bu otobüs nereden kalkıyor? (Where does this bus leave from?)

Question 11

But

Answer 11

✅ Meaning: ama (but)

Usage Examples:
• Hava soğuk, ama güzel.
(The weather is cold, but nice.)
• Seni aradım ama ulaşamadım.
(I called you, but I couldn’t reach you.)
• Gitmek istiyorum, ama vaktim yok.
(I want to go, but I don’t have time.)
• Film güzeldi ama çok uzundu.
(The movie was good, but it was very long.)

Note:

“Ama” is a conjunction used to contrast two ideas, similar to “but” in English. It is commonly used in both casual and formal conversations. Alternative words for “but” in Turkish include “fakat” and “ancak”, which are slightly more formal.

Question 12

Good day

Answer 12

✅ Meaning: iyi günler (good day, have a nice day)

Usage Examples:
• İyi günler!
(Good day!)
• İyi günler dilerim.
(I wish you a good day.)
• Markete gidiyorum, iyi günler!
(I’m going to the market, have a nice day!)
• İyi günler, tekrar görüşmek üzere.
(Good day, see you again.)

Note:

“İyi günler” is commonly used as a greeting or farewell during the daytime. It can be said when meeting someone or when leaving. It is polite and suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Question 13

Where are you from?

Answer 13

• Ben nereliyim? → (Where am I from?)
• Sen nerelisin? → (Where are you from?) (informal)
• Siz nerelisiniz? → (Where are you from?) (formal)
• O nereli? → (Where is he/she from?)
• Biz nereliyiz? → (Where are we from?)
• Onlar nereli? → (Where are they from?)

Question 14

Good morning

Answer 14

✅ Meaning: günaydın (good morning)

Usage Examples:
• Günaydın! Nasılsın?
(Good morning! How are you?)
• Günaydın, kahvaltı hazır.
(Good morning, breakfast is ready.)
• Her sabah birbirimize günaydın deriz.
(Every morning, we say good morning to each other.)
• Ofise girerken çalışanlara günaydın dedim.
(I said good morning to the employees when entering the office.)

Note:

“Günaydın” is used to greet someone in the morning, similar to “Good morning” in English. It is polite and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Question 15

Welcome

Answer 15

✅ Meaning: Hoş geldin / Hoş geldiniz (Welcome)

Usage Examples:
• Hoş geldin, nasılsın?
(Welcome, how are you?)
• Hoş geldiniz, lütfen içeri buyurun.
(Welcome, please come in.)
• Yeni evimize hoş geldiniz!
(Welcome to our new home!)
• Misafirlerimiz hoş geldi.
(Our guests have arrived/welcome.)

Note:
• “Hoş geldin” is used when addressing one person in an informal way.
• “Hoş geldiniz” is the formal or plural version, used when speaking to multiple people or in polite situations.
• The response to this phrase is “Hoş bulduk”, meaning “We/I found it pleasant.”

Question 16

Hi

Answer 16

✅ Meaning: selam (hi, hello)

Usage Examples:
• Selam! Nasılsın?
(Hi! How are you?)
• Selam arkadaşlar!
(Hey friends!)
• Yolda onu gördüm ve selam verdim.
(I saw him/her on the road and said hi.)
• Selam söyle ona.
(Say hi to him/her.)

Note:

“Selam” is an informal way of saying “hi” in Turkish. It is commonly used among friends and peers. Unlike “Merhaba”, which is slightly more formal, “Selam” is more casual and friendly.

Question 17

Good afternoon

Answer 17

✅ Meaning: tünaydın (good afternoon)

Usage Examples:
• Tünaydın! Günün nasıl geçiyor?
(Good afternoon! How is your day going?)
• Tünaydın, umarım güzel bir gün geçiriyorsunuzdur.
(Good afternoon, I hope you’re having a nice day.)
• Tünaydın demek için aradım.
(I called to say good afternoon.)

Note:

“Tünaydın” is the Turkish equivalent of “good afternoon,” but it is not as commonly used as “günaydın” (good morning) or “iyi günler” (good day). It is more old-fashioned and rarely heard in daily conversations. Most people prefer “iyi günler” instead.

Question 18

Good evening

Answer 18

✅ Meaning: iyi akşamlar (good evening, have a nice evening)

Usage Examples:
• İyi akşamlar! Nasılsınız?
(Good evening! How are you?)
• Market kapanmadan önce iyi akşamlar diledim.
(Before the store closed, I wished them a good evening.)
• İyi akşamlar, görüşmek üzere.
(Good evening, see you later.)
• Yolda komşuma rastladım ve iyi akşamlar dedim.
(I ran into my neighbor on the street and said good evening.)

Note:

“İyi akşamlar” is used as both a greeting and a farewell in the evening. It is polite and suitable for formal and informal situations. It is commonly used after sunset until bedtime.

Question 19

Good night

Answer 19

✅ Meaning: iyi geceler (good night)

Usage Examples:
• İyi geceler, tatlı rüyalar!
(Good night, sweet dreams!)
• Yatmadan önce herkese iyi geceler dedim.
(I said good night to everyone before going to bed.)
• İyi geceler, yarın görüşürüz.
(Good night, see you tomorrow.)
• Telefonu kapatmadan önce iyi geceler diledi.
(Before hanging up the phone, he/she wished good night.)

Note:

“İyi geceler” is used when saying goodbye at night, especially before going to sleep. It is a polite and common way to end a conversation in the late hours.

Question 20

See you

Answer 20

✅ Meaning: görüşürüz (see you)

Usage Examples:
• Yarın görüşürüz!
(See you tomorrow!)
• Daha sonra görüşürüz.
(See you later.)
• İş çıkışında görüşürüz.
(See you after work.)
• Hadi, görüşürüz!
(Alright, see you!)

Note:

“Görüşürüz” is an informal way to say “see you” in Turkish. It can be used in both casual and semi-formal settings. A more formal alternative is “görüşmek üzere,” which means “see you soon” or “until we meet again.”

Question 21

See you later

Answer 21

✅ Meaning: sonra görüşürüz (see you later)

Usage Examples:
• Şimdi gitmeliyim, sonra görüşürüz!
(I have to go now, see you later!)
• Meşgulüm ama sonra görüşürüz, tamam mı?
(I’m busy, but we’ll see each other later, okay?)
• Sonra görüşürüz, kendine iyi bak!
(See you later, take care!)
• Markete gidiyorum, sonra görüşürüz.
(I’m going to the market, see you later.)

Note:

“Sonra görüşürüz” is a casual way of saying “see you later.” It is commonly used among friends and family. A more formal version would be “Daha sonra görüşürüz.”

Question 22

Goodbye

Answer 22

✅ Meaning: Hoşçakal / Hoşça kalın (goodbye, take care)

Usage Examples:
• Hoşçakal, görüşürüz!
(Goodbye, see you later!)
• Hoşçakal, kendine iyi bak!
(Goodbye, take care of yourself!)
• Hoşça kalın, umarım tekrar görüşürüz.
(Goodbye, I hope we meet again.)
• Hoşçakal! Güzel bir gün geçirmeni dilerim.
(Goodbye! I wish you a nice day.)

Note:
• “Hoşçakal” is used when addressing one person informally.
• “Hoşça kalın” is the formal/plural version, used when addressing more than one person or in formal situations.
• It is used to bid someone farewell, and it carries the sentiment of wishing someone well.

Question 23

I don’t understand

Answer 23

✅ Meaning: anlamadım (I didn’t understand)

Usage Examples:
• Anlamadım, tekrar eder misin?
(I didn’t understand, can you repeat that?)
• Bu konuyu anlamadım, daha açıklayıcı olabilir misiniz?
(I didn’t understand this topic, can you be more clear?)
• O kadar hızlı konuştun ki anlamadım.
(You spoke so fast that I didn’t understand.)
• Anlamadım, ne demek istediğini biraz daha açıklar mısın?
(I didn’t understand, can you explain a bit more clearly what you mean?)

Note:

“Anlamadım” is used when you didn’t understand something that was said. It’s a simple way to express confusion or the need for further explanation. If you want to sound more polite, you can say “Anlayamadım” which is the same but sounds a bit softer.

Question 24

Take care (of yourself)

Answer 24

✅ Meaning: kendine iyi bak (take care of yourself)

Usage Examples:
• Hoşça kal, kendine iyi bak!
(Goodbye, take care of yourself!)
• Yola çıkmadan önce kendine iyi bak.
(Take care of yourself before you leave.)
• Sonra görüşürüz, kendine iyi bak!
(See you later, take care of yourself!)
• İyi yolculuklar, kendine iyi bak!
(Safe travels, take care of yourself!)

Note:

“Kendine iyi bak” is a common expression used when parting ways, meaning “take care of yourself” or “look after yourself.” It’s informal and friendly, often used among friends, family, or loved ones. A more formal version would be “kendinize iyi bakın.”

Question 25

Sorry

Answer 25

✅ Meaning: kusura bakma / bakmayın (don’t take it badly, sorry, excuse me) Usage Examples: • Kusura bakma, geç kaldım. (Don’t take it badly, I’m late.) • Kusura bakmayın, size rahatsızlık verdim. (Sorry, I caused you trouble.) • Kusura bakma, biraz sinirliyim. (Sorry, I’m a bit upset.) • Kusura bakmayın, yanlış bir şey söylediysem. (Excuse me, if I said something wrong.) Note: • “Kusura bakma” is used informally when talking to one person. • “Kusura bakmayın” is the formal or plural version, used when addressing more than one person or in formal situations. This phrase is used when you want to apologize or when you want to make sure someone doesn’t feel offended.

Question 26

Yes / No

Answer 26

✅ Meaning: • Evet (Yes) • Hayır (No) Usage Examples: • Evet, gelmek istiyorum. (Yes, I want to come.) • Hayır, bugün gelemem. (No, I can’t come today.) • Evet, bu çok güzel. (Yes, this is very beautiful.) • Hayır, teşekkür ederim. (No, thank you.) Note: • “Evet” is used to affirm something or agree with a statement. • “Hayır” is used to negate something or to refuse. Both are the most common words used to express agreement or disagreement in Turkish.

Question 27

Excuse me

Answer 27

✅ Meanings: • Pardon → Excuse me, sorry (informal, commonly used for minor interruptions or asking for attention) • Affedersin → Excuse me, sorry (informal, used when apologizing to someone you are familiar with) • Afedersiniz → Excuse me, sorry (formal, used when apologizing or addressing someone with respect) Usage Examples: 1️⃣ Pardon: • Pardon, geçebilir miyim? (Excuse me, may I pass?) • Pardon, bu koltuk boş mu? (Excuse me, is this seat free?) 2️⃣ Affedersin: • Affedersin, seni rahatsız ettim. (Sorry, I disturbed you.) • Affedersin, yanlış söyledim. (Sorry, I said it wrong.) 3️⃣ Afedersiniz: • Afedersiniz, size nasıl yardımcı olabilirim? (Excuse me, how can I help you?) • Afedersiniz, size bir soru sorabilir miyim? (Excuse me, may I ask you a question?) Note: • “Pardon” is commonly used in casual situations or when you need to get someone’s attention. • “Affedersin” is informal and used with friends, family, or people you’re familiar with. • “Afedersiniz” is formal and used in polite or respectful contexts, especially when addressing someone older or not very familiar.

Question 28

Sorry, I apologise

Answer 28

✅ Meaning: özür dilerim (I’m sorry, I apologize) Usage Examples: • Özür dilerim, geç kaldım. (I’m sorry, I’m late.) • Özür dilerim, yanlış anlamışım. (I’m sorry, I misunderstood.) • Özür dilerim, seni üzdüm. (I’m sorry, I upset you.) • Özür dilerim, buna neden oldum. (I apologize, I caused this.) Note: “Özür dilerim” is a formal and polite way to say “I’m sorry” or “I apologize” in Turkish. It is used when you want to express regret or ask for forgiveness for something.

Question 29

Please

Answer 29

✅ Meaning: lütfen (please) Usage Examples: • Lütfen kapıyı kapatır mısın? (Please close the door.) • Lütfen bana yardım eder misin? (Please, can you help me?) • Lütfen sessiz olun. (Please be quiet.) • Lütfen geç kalmayın. (Please don’t be late.) Note: “Lütfen” is a polite way to ask for something or make a request. It’s used to show respect when asking for assistance or making a demand.

Question 30

Thank you

Answer 30

✅ Teşekkürler → Thanks (Informal, general use) ✅ Teşekkür ederim → Thank you (Polite, formal or neutral) ⸻ Example Sentences: 📌 Teşekkürler (Thanks – Casual, informal) • Yardımın için teşekkürler. (Thanks for your help.) • Hediye için teşekkürler! (Thanks for the gift!) • Davet ettiğiniz için teşekkürler. (Thanks for inviting me.) 📌 Teşekkür ederim (Thank you – More polite) • Her şey için teşekkür ederim. (Thank you for everything.) • Size yardımınız için teşekkür ederim. (I thank you for your help.) • Bana zaman ayırdığınız için teşekkür ederim. (Thank you for taking the time for me.)

Question 31

Not at all, you’re welcome

Answer 31

✅ Meanings: • Rica ederim → You’re welcome, please (a polite response when someone thanks you) • Bir şey değil → It’s nothing, no problem (another way to say “You’re welcome”) Usage Examples: 1️⃣ Rica ederim: • Teşekkür ederim! (Thank you!) • Rica ederim! (You’re welcome!) 2️⃣ Bir şey değil: • Çok yardımcı oldunuz, teşekkürler! (You were very helpful, thank you!) • Bir şey değil! (It’s nothing!) Note: • Both “rica ederim” and “bir şey değil” are polite ways of responding when someone thanks you in Turkish. The difference is more about formality: “rica ederim” is slightly more formal, while “bir şey değil” is more casual.

Question 32

Okay

Answer 32

✅ Meaning: Peki (Okay, alright, then, well) Usage Examples: • Peki, o zaman gidelim. (Okay, then let’s go.) • Peki, bunu yaparım. (Alright, I’ll do this.) • Peki, başka bir zaman görüşürüz. (Well, we’ll meet another time.) Grammar & Usage: • “Peki” is a very versatile word in Turkish, often used to express agreement or to signal a decision or understanding. • It is frequently used in conversation when someone gives an answer to a request or situation, signaling acceptance or readiness. • It can also be used to transition to a new topic or to wrap up a conversation.

Question 33

Get well soon

Answer 33

✅ Meaning: geçmiş olsun (get well soon, feel better) Usage Examples: • Hastalığını duydum, geçmiş olsun! (I heard about your illness, get well soon!) • Kaza geçirdiğini öğrendim, çok geçmiş olsun. (I heard you had an accident, I really hope you feel better.) • Geçmiş olsun, umarım en kısa zamanda iyileşirsin. (Get well soon, I hope you recover as soon as possible.) • Sınavın kötü mü geçti? Geçmiş olsun! (Did your exam go badly? I’m sorry to hear that!) Note: “Geçmiş olsun” is a common phrase used to express sympathy and wish someone well after an illness, accident, or any difficult situation. It can also be used in a lighthearted way for minor inconveniences.

Question 34

Good luck

Answer 34

✅ Meaning: iyi şanslar (good luck) Usage Examples: • Sınavında başarılar, iyi şanslar! (Good luck on your exam!) • Yarışmada iyi şanslar dilerim. (I wish you good luck in the competition.) • Yeni işinde iyi şanslar! (Good luck in your new job!) • Bugünkü maçta iyi şanslar! (Good luck in today’s match!) Note: “İyi şanslar” is used to wish someone success in an upcoming event, challenge, or task. It is often said before exams, competitions, interviews, or important events.

Question 35

Well done

Answer 35

✅ Meaning: aferin (well done, good job) Usage Examples: • Aferin, çok güzel yaptın! (Well done, you did it very well!) • Sınavdan yüksek not almışsın, aferin! (You got a high score on the exam, good job!) • Aferin sana, gerçekten çok çalıştın. (Good for you, you really worked hard.) • Aferin çocuklar, harika oynadınız! (Well done, kids, you played great!) Note: “Aferin” is used to praise or encourage someone, especially children, students, or someone who has achieved something. It expresses appreciation and motivation.

Question 36

Congratulations

Answer 36

✅ Meaning: tebrikler (congratulations) Usage Examples: • Tebrikler! Sınavı başarıyla geçtin. (Congratulations! You passed the exam successfully.) • Yeni işin için tebrikler! (Congratulations on your new job!) • Mezun oldun, tebrikler! (You graduated, congratulations!) • Tebrikler, harika bir performanstı! (Congratulations, it was a great performance!) Note: “Tebrikler” is used to congratulate someone on an achievement, success, or special occasion like a graduation, a job promotion, or a personal milestone.

Question 37

What’s up?

Answer 37

✅ Meaning: ne haber (what’s up, what’s the news) Usage Examples: • Ne haber, nasılsın? (What’s up, how are you?) • Uzun zamandır görüşmedik, ne haber? (We haven’t seen each other for a long time, what’s new?) • Ne haber, tatil nasıl geçiyor? (What’s up, how’s the vacation going?) • Ne haber, yeni bir şeyler var mı? (What’s new, is there anything happening?) Note: “Ne haber” is an informal, casual way of asking how someone is doing or what’s new in their life. It’s often used among friends or people you know well.

Question 38

Unfortunately

Answer 38

✅ Meaning: maalesef (unfortunately) Usage Examples: • Maalesef, bugün gelemedim. (Unfortunately, I couldn’t come today.) • Maalesef, o konuda yardımcı olamam. (Unfortunately, I can’t help with that.) • Maalesef, biletler tükendi. (Unfortunately, the tickets are sold out.) • Maalesef, onunla konuşamadım. (Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to talk to him.) Note: “Maalesef” is used to express regret or disappointment when something negative or undesirable happens. It’s similar to saying “unfortunately” in English.

Question 39

Of course

Answer 39

✅ Meaning: tabii / tabii ki (of course) Usage Examples: • Tabii, sana yardım edebilirim. (Of course, I can help you.) • Tabii ki, gelmek isterim. (Of course, I would love to come.) • Tabii, sana anlatırım. (Of course, I will tell you.) • Tabii ki, seni bekliyorum. (Of course, I am waiting for you.) Note: “Tabii” or “tabii ki” are used to express agreement, assurance, or confirmation. It is commonly used in informal conversations to mean “of course” in English.

Question 40

Who?

Answer 40

Kim? ✅ Meaning: kim (who) Usage Examples: • Kim geldi? (Who came?) • Kim o? (Who is that?) • Kimseyi görmedim. (I didn’t see anyone.) • Kimle geliyorsun? (Who are you coming with?) Who is this? = Bu kim? Note: “Kim” is a question word used to ask about a person or identify who is involved in a situation. It can also be used in various contexts to inquire about someone’s identity or presence.

Question 41

Or

Answer 41

✅ Meaning: • Ya da → or (alternative, choice) • Veya → or (more formal, alternative) • Yoksa → or (used in a question, meaning “or else,” “otherwise”) 1. Ya da • Usage: Used informally to offer a choice or alternative in casual conversations. • Example: • Kahve ya da çay? (Coffee or tea?) • Sinema mı, ya da dışarıda mı gezelim? (Shall we go to the cinema, or walk outside?) 2. Veya • Usage: More formal, often used in written or formal contexts, but still means “or.” It implies a clear alternative and is used in more structured sentences. • Example: • Kahve veya çay tercih eder misiniz? (Do you prefer coffee or tea?) • Yatmadan önce okuma yapabilir veya film izleyebilirsiniz. (You can either read before bed or watch a movie.) 3. Yoksa • Usage: Used in questions to imply a sense of “otherwise” or “or else”. It suggests a condition or a consequence. Often used to ask for an option, but with a sense of urgency or consequence. • Example: • Kahve mi içiyorsun, yoksa çay mı? (Are you drinking coffee, or tea?) • Hemen gitmelisin, yoksa treni kaçıracaksın. (You must leave immediately, or else you’ll miss the train.) Summary of Differences: • “Ya da” is informal, used for casual choices in daily conversation. • “Veya” is more formal, used in writing or structured contexts. • “Yoksa” is used to imply a choice with a consequence or urgency, typically in questions or conditional statements.

Question 42

And

Answer 42

✅ Meaning: ve (and) Usage Examples: • Kediler ve köpekler çok sevimli. (Cats and dogs are very cute.) • Elma ve portakal aldım. (I bought an apple and an orange.) • O, çok çalışkan ve akıllıdır. (He/She is very hardworking and smart.) • Okula gitmek ve ders çalışmak çok önemli. (Going to school and studying is very important.) Note: “Ve” is a conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, similar to “and” in English. It is used to link things that are related or grouped together.

Question 43

Nice to meet you

Answer 43

✅ Meaning: Tanıştığıma memnun oldum (Nice to meet you) Usage Examples: • Tanıştığıma memnun oldum, adım Ahmet. (Nice to meet you, my name is Ahmet.) • Tanıştığıma memnun oldum, uzun zamandır seni duyuyordum. (Nice to meet you, I’ve heard about you for a long time.) • Tanıştığıma memnun oldum, umarım tekrar görüşürüz. (Nice to meet you, I hope we meet again.) Note: “Tanıştığıma memnun oldum” is a polite and formal phrase used when meeting someone for the first time. It expresses pleasure in making the acquaintance of someone. The informal version can be just “Memnun oldum”.

Question 44

This / These

Answer 44

✅ Meaning: • Bu (this) • Bunlar (these) Usage Examples: • Bu: • Bu kitap çok ilginç. (This book is very interesting.) • Bu araba çok hızlı. (This car is very fast.) • Bu film çok güzel. (This movie is very good.) • Bunlar: • Bunlar benim arkadaşlarım. (These are my friends.) • Bunlar çok lezzetli. (These are very tasty.) • Bunlar yeni elbiselerim. (These are my new clothes.) Note: • “Bu” is used to refer to a singular thing or person that is near the speaker, similar to “this” in English. • “Bunlar” is used to refer to multiple things or people, similar to “these” in English.

Question 45

That / Those

Answer 45

✅ Meaning: • Şu (that) • Şunlar (those) Usage Examples: • Şu: • Şu araba çok eski. (That car is very old.) • Şu kitapları okudum. (I’ve read those books.) • Şu ev çok büyük. (That house is very big.) • Şunlar: • Şunlar çok güzel çiçekler. (Those are very beautiful flowers.) • Şunlar yeni oyuncaklar. (Those are new toys.) • Şunlar senin dosyaların mı? (Are those your files?) Note: • “Şu” is used to refer to a singular object or person that is farther away from the speaker, similar to “that” in English. • “Şunlar” is used to refer to multiple objects or people that are farther away from the speaker, similar to “those” in English.

Question 46

From

Answer 46

✅ Meaning: -den / -dan (from) Usage Examples: • -den (Used after consonants, meaning “from”) • Evden geliyorum. (I’m coming from home.) • Okuldan geldim. (I came from school.) • Burası çok uzak, oradan gelmek zor. (It’s very far, it’s difficult to come from there.) • -dan (Used after vowels, meaning “from”) • Ağrıdan geldim. (I came from Ağrı.) • Amerika’dan geliyorum. (I’m coming from America.) • O, Paris’ten geldi. (He/She came from Paris.) Note: • -den / -dan is a suffix used to indicate the origin or source of something, meaning “from” in English. • The suffix -den is used when the word it follows ends with a consonant, and -dan is used when the word ends with a vowel.

Question 47

تفضل

Answer 47

✅ Meaning: Buyurun (Please, here you go, welcome) Usage Examples: • Buyurun, hoş geldiniz. (Please, welcome.) • Buyurun, size yardımcı olabilirim. (Please, I can help you.) • Buyurun, siparişinizi alın. (Here you go, take your order.) • Buyurun, oturun lütfen. (Please, sit down.) Note: “Buyurun” is a polite and formal word often used when offering something to someone, inviting them to take something, or asking them to proceed with something. It can also be used to show hospitality, such as welcoming someone or inviting them into a room.

Question 48

Don’t

Answer 48

✅ Meaning: -me / -ma (not, negative suffix) Usage Examples: • -me (Used after consonants) • Gitme. (Don’t go.) • Yapma! (Don’t do it!) • Bunu unutma. (Don’t forget this.) • -ma (Used after vowels) • Gelme. (Don’t come.) • Söyleme. (Don’t say it.) • Okuma! (Don’t read!) Note: • -me / -ma is a negative suffix in Turkish that is used to negate verbs, similar to saying “don’t” or “not” in English. • -me is used when the verb ends in a consonant, and -ma is used when the verb ends in a vowel. • It’s used to create imperatives or prohibitions.

Question 49

At this moment

Answer 49

✅ Meaning: Şu anda (Right now, at the moment) Usage Examples: • Şu anda ders çalışıyorum. (I am studying right now.) • Şu anda dışarıda yağmur yağıyor. (It’s raining outside at the moment.) • Şu anda seni arayamam. (I can’t call you right now.) • Şu anda çok meşgulüm. (I am very busy right now.) Note: “Şu anda” refers to the present moment or immediate time. It is often used to describe actions or events happening at the moment of speaking.

Question 50

Now

Answer 50

✅ Meaning: Şimdi (Now) Usage Examples: • Şimdi gitmem gerekiyor. (I need to leave now.) • Şimdi yemek yiyeceğim. (I will eat now.) • Şimdi çok geç oldu. (It’s very late now.) • Şimdi anlayabiliyorum. (I understand now.) Note: “Şimdi” refers to the present moment or immediate time, similar to saying “now” in English. It is often used to indicate that something is happening at this exact moment or about to happen soon.

Question 51

There is / are

Answer 51

✅ Meaning: There is / There are (Var) Usage Examples: • There is: Used when referring to a singular item or thing. • Evin içinde bir masa var. (There is a table in the house.) • Bahçede bir kuş var. (There is a bird in the garden.) • There are: Used when referring to multiple items or things. • Odada üç kitap var. (There are three books in the room.) • Parkta birçok çocuk var. (There are many children in the park.) Note: • In Turkish, var is used for both singular and plural forms to indicate “there is” or “there are.” • The subject (the thing or things) usually follows the verb var.

Question 52

So what?

Answer 52

✅ Meaning: Ne olmuş yani? (So what? / What’s the big deal?) Usage Examples: • Ne olmuş yani? O bir hata yaptı, herkes yapabilir. (So what? He made a mistake, anyone can make one.) • Ne olmuş yani? Bu senin sorunun değil. (What’s the big deal? This isn’t your problem.) • Ne olmuş yani? Yine başaracağız. (So what? We will succeed again.) Note: “Ne olmuş yani?” is an expression used to dismiss or downplay a situation, often when someone is overreacting or making a big deal out of something insignificant. It’s a casual way of saying “so what?” or “what’s the big deal?”

Question 53

When?

Answer 53

✅ Meaning: Ne zaman? (When?) Usage Examples: • Ne zaman gelecek? (When will he arrive?) • Ne zaman başlayacağız? (When will we start?) • Ne zaman tatile çıkıyorsunuz? (When are you going on vacation?) • Ne zaman görüşebiliriz? (When can we meet?) Note: “Ne zaman?” is used to ask “when” something will happen. It is a question word for inquiring about time or a specific moment.

Question 54

Soon

Answer 54

✅ Meaning: Yakında (Soon, in the near future) Usage Examples: • Yakında tatile çıkacağız. (We will go on vacation soon.) • Yakında görüşürüz. (We will meet soon.) • Yakında yeni bir telefon almayı düşünüyorum. (I am thinking of buying a new phone soon.) • Yakında yağmur başlayabilir. (It might rain soon.) Note: “Yakında” refers to something that will happen in the near future or soon. It is often used to indicate an event or action expected to occur shortly.

Question 55

Possible

Answer 55

✅ Meaning: Possible / Impossible • Possible: Mümkün • Impossible: Mümkün değil Usage Examples: • Possible (Mümkün): • Bu işi yapman mümkün. (It is possible for you to do this job.) • Mümkünse, toplantıya katılmak isterim. (If possible, I would like to attend the meeting.) • Mümkün olan en hızlı şekilde gelmeye çalışacağım. (I will try to come as fast as possible.) • Impossible (Mümkün değil): • Bu, şu an için mümkün değil. (This is impossible for now.) • Mümkün değil, çünkü zaten geç kaldık. (It’s impossible because we’re already late.) • Mümkün değil, buradan geçiş yapamazsınız. (It’s impossible, you cannot pass through here.) Note: • Mümkün refers to something that can be done or is achievable. • Mümkün değil indicates that something cannot be done or is not achievable.

Question 56

More (quantity) Still

Answer 56

✅ Meaning of “Daha”: • Daha → more, further, still, yet (used in a variety of contexts depending on the sentence) ⸻ Usage Examples: 1️⃣ Daha (more): • Daha fazla kitap alacağım. (I will buy more books.) • Daha iyi hissediyorum. (I feel better.) • Daha çok çalışmalıyız. (We need to work more.) 2️⃣ Daha (still/yet, when used with negatives or questions): • Daha gelmediler. (They haven’t come yet.) • Daha gitmedik. (We haven’t gone yet.) • Daha ne kadar bekleyeceğiz? (How much longer will we wait?) 3️⃣ Daha (further): • Daha ileri git. (Go further.) • Daha uzak bir yere gidiyoruz. (We are going to a farther place.) ⸻ Note: • Daha is often used in comparisons or when talking about an increase (more, better, etc.). • It can also be used to indicate that something is still happening or has not yet happened when combined with a negative form or in questions.

Question 57

Today

Answer 57

✅ Meaning: Bugün (Today) Usage Examples: • Bugün hava çok güzel. (The weather is very nice today.) • Bugün okula gitmeyeceğim. (I will not go to school today.) • Bugün çok yoğun bir günüm var. (I have a very busy day today.) • Bugün akşam yemeği için pizza alalım. (Let’s get pizza for dinner today.) Note: “Bugün” is used to refer to the current day. It is often used when talking about events, plans, or situations happening on the present day.

Question 58

For (to indicate purpose or reason)

Answer 58

✅ Meaning: İçin (For, Because of, Due to) Usage Examples: • Bu hediye senin için. (This gift is for you.) • Sana yardımcı olmak için geldim. (I came to help you.) • Okula geç kaldım çünkü trafik vardı. (I was late to school because of the traffic.) • Bu kadar yorulmana değmez, senin için üzülüyorum. (It’s not worth being this tired, I feel bad for you.) Grammar & Usage: • “İçin” is commonly used to indicate purpose or reason. It tells us for whom or for what an action is being done. • Öğrenciler için kitap alıyorum. (I am buying books for the students.) • Sağlık için spor yapmak önemlidir. (Exercising is important for health.) • “İçin” can also express “because of” or “due to” in certain contexts, indicating the reason for something. • Düşüncelerim için teşekkür ederim. (Thank you for your thoughts.)

Question 59

Tomorrow

Answer 59

✅ Meaning: Yarın (Tomorrow) Usage Examples: • Yarın sabah erkenden kalkmam gerekiyor. (I need to wake up early tomorrow morning.) • Yarın seni ararım. (I will call you tomorrow.) • Yarın hava çok güzel olacak. (The weather will be very nice tomorrow.) Grammar & Usage: • “Yarın” refers specifically to the next day, tomorrow. • It is typically used to talk about plans, events, or actions that will occur the following day. • You can combine “yarın” with a verb in the future tense or with time-related expressions. • Example: Yarın öğleden sonra görüşürüz. (We will meet tomorrow afternoon.)

Question 60

Here

Answer 60

✅ Burada → Here (at this place) (Static location) ✅ Buraya → Here (to this place) (Movement towards here) ✅ Buradan → From here (Movement away from here) ⸻ Example Sentences: 📌 Burada (Here – Location) • Kitabım burada. (My book is here.) • Burada çok sessiz. (It’s very quiet here.) • Buluşma burada mı? (Is the meeting here?) 📌 Buraya (To here – Destination) • Lütfen buraya gel. (Please come here.) • Arabayı buraya park et. (Park the car here.) • Misafirler buraya otursun. (The guests should sit here.) 📌 Buradan (From here – Origin) • Otobüs buradan geçiyor mu? (Does the bus pass through here?) • Buradan gitmek istiyorum. (I want to leave from here.) • O, buradan taşındı. (He/She moved away from here.)

Question 61

Whole, all

Answer 61

✅ Meaning: Bütün (All, Whole, Entire) Usage Examples: • Bütün gün çalıştım. (I worked the whole day.) • Bütün kitapları okudum. (I read all the books.) • Bütün arkadaşlarım geldi. (All my friends came.) Grammar & Usage: • “Bütün” refers to the whole or entire of something, meaning you are talking about the total amount or entirety of it. • “Bütün” can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns, depending on context. • Countable: Bütün elmalar (All the apples) • Uncountable: Bütün su (All the water) • You can use “bütün” with both singular and plural nouns, but the noun will stay in its singular form when referring to the whole thing. • Example: Bütün ev (The whole house), bütün insanlar (All the people)

Question 62

After Later Then

Answer 62

✅ Word: sonra (after, later) ✅ Phrase: -den / -dan sonra (after [something]) ⸻ Usage Examples: 📌 Sonra (Later, Afterward) • Şimdi çok meşgulüm, sonra konuşalım. (I’m very busy now, let’s talk later.) • Film bitti, sonra kahve içtik. (The movie ended, then we had coffee.) 📌 -den/-dan sonra (After [something]) • Dersten sonra sinemaya gideceğiz. (We will go to the cinema after the lesson.) • Yemekten sonra yürüyüş yapıyorum. (I take a walk after eating.) • İşten sonra buluşalım mı? (Shall we meet after work?)

Question 63

Anyway, never mind

Answer 63

✅ Meaning: Neyse (Anyway, Whatever) Usage Examples: • Neyse, boş ver, önemli değil. (Anyway, never mind, it’s not important.) • Neyse, konuya geri dönelim. (Anyway, let’s get back to the topic.) • Uzun bir hikâye… Neyse, sonra anlatırım. (It’s a long story… Anyway, I’ll tell you later.) Grammar & Usage: • “Neyse” is often used to change the subject, move on, or dismiss something. • It can mean “whatever” when used alone in a dismissive way. • It is a common conversational word and can be neutral or slightly sarcastic, depending on tone.

Question 64

See you soon

Answer 64

✅ Meaning: Görüşmek üzere (See you soon, See you later) Usage Examples: • Görüşmek üzere, kendine iyi bak! (See you soon, take care!) • Yarın toplantıda görüşmek üzere. (See you tomorrow at the meeting.) • Görüşmek üzere, hoşça kal! (See you later, goodbye!) Grammar & Usage: • “Görüşmek” comes from the verb “görmek” (to see) and means “to meet” or “to see each other.” • “Üzere” means “with the purpose of” or “in order to.” • The phrase literally means “for the purpose of seeing each other” and is used as a farewell.

Question 65

Object pronouns

Answer 65

✅ Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in Turkish: ⸻ Direct Object Pronouns (Noun directly affected by the verb) • Beni (me) • Seni (you - singular, informal) • Onu (him/her/it) • Bizi (us) • Sizi (you - plural or formal) • Onları (them) Examples with Direct Object Pronouns: • Beni bekle. (Wait for me.) • Seni seviyorum. (I love you.) • Onu gördüm. (I saw him/her/it.) • Bizi aradılar. (They called us.) • Sizi tanıyorum. (I know you.) • Onları bulamadım. (I couldn’t find them.) ⸻ Indirect Object Pronouns (Noun receiving the action indirectly, usually after a preposition like “to”) • Bana (to me) • Sana (to you - singular, informal) • Ona (to him/her/it) • Bize (to us) • Size (to you - plural or formal) • Onlara (to them) Examples with Indirect Object Pronouns: • Bana yardım et. (Help me.) • Sana bir şey söylemek istiyorum. (I want to tell you something.) • Ona kitap verdim. (I gave a book to him/her.) • Bize gel. (Come to us.) • Size teşekkür ederim. (I thank you.) • Onlara bir mesaj attım. (I sent them a message.) ⸻ Key Differences: • Direct object pronouns replace the object that directly receives the action of the verb. • Indirect object pronouns replace the person or thing that receives the action in a more indirect way (usually receiving something or being affected by the action).

Question 66

Possessive pronouns

Answer 66

✅ Possessive Pronouns in Turkish Possessive pronouns in Turkish are formed using specific suffixes that are added to nouns. These suffixes indicate ownership or possession. Possessive Pronouns Suffixes: • Benim (my) • Senin (your - singular, informal) • Onun (his/her/its) • Bizim (our) • Sizin (your - plural or formal) • Onların (their) ⸻ Examples with Possessive Pronouns: • Benim arabam çok hızlı. (My car is very fast.) • Senin kitabın burada. (Your book is here.) • Onun adı Ali. (His/her name is Ali.) • Bizim evimiz çok güzel. (Our house is very beautiful.) • Sizin telefonunuz çalıyor. (Your phone is ringing.) • Onların çocukları çok akıllı. (Their children are very smart.) ⸻ Possessive Suffixes (added directly to nouns): 1️⃣ -ım / -im / -um / -üm (my) 2️⃣ -ın / -in / -un / -ün (your - singular, informal) 3️⃣ -ı / -i / -u / -ü (his/her/its) 4️⃣ -ımız / -imiz / -umuz / -ümüz (our) 5️⃣ -ınız / -iniz / -unuz / -ünüz (your - plural or formal) 6️⃣ -ları / -leri (their) ⸻ Examples with Possessive Suffixes: • Arabam çok hızlı. (My car is very fast.) • Kitabın burada. (Your book is here.) • Adı Ali. (His/her name is Ali.) • Evimiz çok güzel. (Our house is very beautiful.) • Telefonunuz çalıyor. (Your phone is ringing.) • Çocukları çok akıllı. (Their children are very smart.) ⸻ Note: • The suffix used depends on the possessor and vowel harmony rules. For example, -im is used for the first-person singular (my), and the suffix changes according to the vowel sound in the word. • Possessive pronouns (e.g., benim, senin) are used independently and usually appear before nouns, while possessive suffixes are directly attached to the noun.

Question 67

Every, each

Answer 67

✅ Meaning: Her (every, each) Usage Examples: • Her sabah kahve içerim. (I drink coffee every morning.) • Her öğrenci sınava girmek zorunda. (Each student has to take the exam.) • Bu kitabı her gün okuyorum. (I read this book every day.) Grammar & Usage: • “Her” is used before singular nouns to mean “every” or “each.” • Her gün → every day • Her insan → every person • Her hafta → every week • It does not take plural suffixes. For example, “Her öğrenciler” ❌ is incorrect; it should be “Her öğrenci” ✅.

Question 68

English lesson

Answer 68

✅ Meaning: İngilizce dersi → English lesson Usage Examples: • Bugün İngilizce dersi var. (There is an English lesson today.) • İngilizce dersinde çok şey öğrendim. (I learned a lot in the English lesson.) • İngilizce dersi sabah saat 9’da başlıyor. (The English lesson starts at 9 AM.) Note: • İngilizce dersi refers to a class or lesson that teaches the English language.

Question 69

The future Next

Answer 69

✅ Meaning: Gelecek (next, future) Usage Examples: • Gelecek hafta tatile çıkacağım. (I will go on vacation next week.) • Gelecek yıl üniversiteye başlayacak. (He/She will start university next year.) • Gelecek hakkında çok düşünüyorum. (I think a lot about the future.) Grammar & Usage: • As an adjective: “Gelecek” means “next” when used before a time-related noun (e.g., gelecek hafta → next week, gelecek yıl → next year). • As a noun: “Gelecek” means “future.” • It is derived from the verb “gelmek” (to come) and literally means “that which will come.”

Question 70

This evening

Answer 70

✅ Meaning: Bu akşam (this evening, tonight) Usage Examples: • Bu akşam sinemaya gidelim mi? (Shall we go to the cinema tonight?) • Bu akşam misafirlerimiz var. (We have guests tonight.) • Bu akşam hava çok soğuk olacak. (It will be very cold tonight.) Grammar & Usage: • “Bu” means “this,” and “akşam” means “evening.” • Used to refer to the evening or night of the current day. • Can be used in both future and present tense sentences, depending on the context.

Question 71

Since (a specific time or event) For (a duration of time)

Answer 71

✅ Meaning: ”-den / -dan beri” (since…) Usage Examples: • Sabahdan beri çalışıyorum. (I have been working since the morning.) • Dünden beri hasta hissediyorum. (I have been feeling sick since yesterday.) • İki saatten beri seni bekliyorum. (I have been waiting for you for two hours.) Grammar & Usage: • ”-den / -dan” is the ablative case suffix, meaning “from.” • “Beri” means “since” and is used to indicate that an action has been continuing from a point in time until now. • It is typically used with time expressions (e.g., since yesterday, since morning, since 2010). Let me know if you need more examples!

Question 72

Generally

Answer 72

✅ Meaning: Genellikle (usually, generally) Usage Examples: • Genellikle sabahları kahve içerim. (I usually drink coffee in the mornings.) • O, genellikle erken kalkar. (He/She usually wakes up early.) • Kışın hava genellikle soğuk olur. (In winter, the weather is usually cold.) Grammar & Usage: • “Genellikle” is an adverb that describes how often something happens. • It is usually placed before the verb but can also appear at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Question 73

Before

Answer 73

✅ Meanings: • ”-den/-dan önce” → before (something) • ”-meden/-madan önce” → before (doing something) Usage Examples: 1️⃣ ”-den/-dan önce” (before something): • Ders başlamadan önce kahve içtim. (I drank coffee before the lesson started.) • Akşam yemeğinden önce yürüyüş yaparım. (I take a walk before dinner.) 2️⃣ ”-meden/-madan önce” (before doing something): • Dışarı çıkmadan önce pencereleri kapat. (Close the windows before going out.) • Uyumadan önce kitap okuyorum. (I read a book before sleeping.) Note: • ”-den/-dan önce” is used with nouns. • ”-meden/-madan önce” is used with verbs. • If the verb has a vowel harmony change, ”-meden” is used after front vowels (e, i, ö, ü), and ”-madan” is used after back vowels (a, ı, o, u).

Question 74

A little A bit

Answer 74

✅ Meaning: Biraz (a little, some) Usage Examples: • Biraz su içmek istiyorum. (I want to drink a little water.) • Biraz bekler misin? (Can you wait a little?) • Bu yemek biraz tuzlu. (This food is a little salty.) Grammar & Usage: • “Biraz” is used to indicate a small quantity of something. • It can be used with uncountable nouns (e.g., water, sugar) or to describe degree (e.g., a little tired, a little expensive). • For countable nouns, “birkaç” (a few) is often preferred.

Question 75

Sometimes

Answer 75

✅ Meaning: bazen (sometimes) Usage Examples: • Bazen erken uyanıyorum. (Sometimes I wake up early.) • Bazen dışarıda yemek yemeyi seviyorum. (Sometimes I like eating out.) • Bazen çok düşünüyorum. (Sometimes I think too much.) • Hava bazen çok sıcak oluyor. (The weather is sometimes very hot.) Note: “Bazen” is used to indicate an action or situation that happens occasionally, but not always. It is often used in daily conversations to describe habits or occurrences.

Question 76

Numbers

Answer 76

0-10 in Turkish: • 0 = Sıfır • 1 = Bir • 2 = İki • 3 = Üç • 4 = Dört • 5 = Beş • 6 = Altı • 7 = Yedi • 8 = Sekiz • 9 = Dokuz • 10 = On Tens (10, 20, 30, etc.): • 10 = On • 20 = Yirmi • 30 = Otuz • 40 = Kırk • 50 = Elli • 60 = Altmış • 70 = Yetmiş • 80 = Seksen • 90 = Doksan Hundreds (100, 200, 300, etc.): • 100 = Yüz • 200 = İki yüz • 300 = Üç yüz • 400 = Dört yüz • 500 = Beş yüz • 600 = Altı yüz • 700 = Yedi yüz • 800 = Sekiz yüz • 900 = Dokuz yüz Thousands and Beyond: • 1000 = Bin • 10,000 = On bin • 100,000 = Yüz bin • 1,000,000 = Bir milyon • 1,000,000,000 = Bir milyar

Question 77

Because

Answer 77

✅ Meaning: çünkü (because) Usage Examples: • Ben üzgünüm çünkü sınavım kötü geçti. (I am sad because my exam went badly.) • Okula geç kaldım çünkü trafik vardı. (I was late to school because there was traffic.) • O gelmedi çünkü hastaydı. (He/She didn’t come because he/she was sick.) Note: Çünkü is used to give reasons or explanations for something, similar to “because” in English. It is usually followed by a clause that explains the cause or reason for the situation.

Question 78

All Everything Everyone

Answer 78

✅ Meaning: hepsi (all, everything, everyone) Usage Examples: • Hepsi çok güzeldi. (They were all very beautiful.) • Hepsi gitmiş. (Everyone has gone.) • Hepsi tamamlandı. (Everything has been completed.) • Hepsi geldi. (They all came.) Note: Hepsi is used to refer to the totality of a group or set. It can mean “all,” “everything,” or “everyone,” depending on the context.

Question 79

Location pronoun suffixes

Answer 79

✅ Pronoun Suffixes with Locations When you want to describe being at a place or indicate a location, you can attach pronoun suffixes to nouns, like ev (house) or okul (school), to show the person performing the action. Here’s how you do it: Examples with the location word “ev” (house): 1. Nominative Case (Basic Form) • Ev (house) 2. Dative Case (Direction: “to” or “at”) • Ev + -e → Ev’e (to the house) Pronoun Suffixes: • Ben evdeyim → I am at the house. • Sen evdesin → You are at the house. • O evde → He/She is at the house. • Biz evdeyiz → We are at the house. • Siz evdesiniz → You (pl.) are at the house. • Onlar evdeler → They are at the house. Example Sentences: • Ben evdeyim. I am at home. • Sen evdesin. You are at home. • O evde. He/She is at home. • Biz evdeyiz. We are at home. • Siz evdesiniz. You (pl.) are at home. • Onlar evdeler. They are at home. Pronoun Suffixes Explained: • -im: Ben (I) • -sin: Sen (You singular informal) • -dir (usually omitted): O (He/She/It) • -iz: Biz (We) • -siniz: Siz (You plural/formal) • -ler: Onlar (They) Another Example with “okul” (school): • Ben okuldayım → I am at school. • Sen okuldasın → You are at school. • O okulda → He/She is at school. • Biz okuldayız → We are at school. • Siz okuldasınız → You (pl.) are at school. • Onlar okuldalar → They are at school. These pronoun suffixes help you specify where you are and who you’re talking about, which is very useful when discussing locations or actions related to them.

Question 80

Maybe, perhaps

Answer 80

✅ Meaning: belki (maybe, perhaps) Usage Examples: • Belki yarın görüşürüz. (Maybe we’ll meet tomorrow.) • Belki de o çok meşguldür. (Maybe he/she is very busy.) • Belki de doğruyu söylüyorsundur. (Perhaps you’re telling the truth.) Note: Belki is used to express uncertainty, possibility, or to suggest that something may or may not happen. It’s equivalent to “maybe” or “perhaps” in English.

Question 81

Noun sentences pronoun suffixes

Answer 81

✅ Londralı (from London) ✅ İstanbullu (from Istanbul) ⸻ Londralı – Declined by Person: • Ben Londralıyım. → I am from London. • Sen Londralısın. → You are from London. • O Londralı. → He/She is from London. • Biz Londralıyız. → We are from London. • Siz Londralısınız. → You (pl./formal) are from London. • Onlar Londralılar. → They are from London. ⸻ İstanbullu – Declined by Person: • Ben İstanbulluyum. → I am from Istanbul. • Sen İstanbullusun. → You are from Istanbul. • O İstanbullu. → He/She is from Istanbul. • Biz İstanbulluyuz. → We are from Istanbul. • Siz İstanbullusunuz. → You (pl./formal) are from Istanbul. • Onlar İstanbullular. → They are from Istanbul.

Question 82

It’s done

Answer 82

✅ Meaning: oldu (it’s done, it became, it happened) Usage Examples: • Her şey oldu, endişelenme. (Everything is done, don’t worry.) • Sınavı geçtim, oldu! (I passed the exam, it’s done!) • Bu iş çok zor, ama oldu. (This task was hard, but it worked out.) Note: “Oldu” is the past tense form of the verb “olmak”, meaning to be or to become. It is commonly used in Turkish to express that something has been completed, happened, or turned out in a certain way. It can also be used to affirm or acknowledge something.

Question 83

All together

Answer 83

✅ Meaning: hep beraber (together, all together) Usage Examples: • Hep beraber sinemaya gidelim. (Let’s go to the cinema together.) • Hep beraber bu işi başaracağız. (We will succeed in this task all together.) • Hep beraber yemek yedik. (We ate together.) Note: “Hep beraber” means together or all together and is used when referring to a group of people doing something in unison or as a collective. It emphasizes the idea of collaboration or shared action.

Question 84

Okay, fine, agreed

Answer 84

✅ Meaning: Tamam (okay, fine, agreed) Usage Examples: • Tamam, gidelim. (Okay, let’s go.) • Tamam mı? (Is it okay?) • Bu iş tamam oldu. (This job is done.) Grammar & Usage: • “Tamam” is used to express agreement, confirmation, or that something is satisfactory or complete. • It can be used in conversations to show agreement or to confirm understanding. • “Tamam mı?” is a common way to ask, “Is it okay?” or “Is that fine?”

Question 85

It works, it’s okay

Answer 85

✅ Meaning: • Olur (it works, it’s okay, it will happen, or it’s fine) • Olur mu? (Will it work? Is it okay? Is it possible?) Usage Examples: 1. Olur: • Yarın buluşalım, olur. (Let’s meet tomorrow, that’s fine.) • Bunu yapabilirim, olur. (I can do this, it’s fine.) 2. Olur mu?: • Yarın buluşalım, olur mu? (Let’s meet tomorrow, is that okay?) • Bu işi sen yapar mısın, olur mu? (Can you do this job, is that possible?) Grammar & Usage: • “Olur” is used to say something is okay, acceptable, or will happen. It’s a way to give consent or agreement. • “Olur mu?” is a question form, used when you are asking if something is acceptable, possible, or will work. • It’s commonly used in conversations for both confirmations and requests.

Question 86

It won’t work It’s not possible It’s not okay

Answer 86

✅ Meaning: Olmaz (It won’t work, it’s not possible, it’s not okay) Usage Examples: • Bu şekilde olmaz. (It won’t work this way.) • Yarın gelmem, olmaz. (I can’t come tomorrow, it’s not possible.) • Bu kadar para vermek olmaz. (It’s not okay to pay this much money.) Grammar & Usage: • “Olmaz” is used to express that something is not acceptable, not possible, or not allowed. • It is commonly used to reject an idea, deny a request, or explain that something won’t happen. • It can be used with nouns or verbs to indicate that something is not okay or cannot be done.

Question 87

How’s it going?

Answer 87

✅ Meaning: Nasıl gidiyor? (How’s it going? / How is it going?) Usage Examples: • Nasıl gidiyor, her şey yolunda mı? (How’s it going, is everything okay?) • İşler nasıl gidiyor? (How are things going with work?) • Nasıl gidiyor, iyi misin? (How’s it going, are you doing well?) Grammar & Usage: • “Nasıl gidiyor?” is a common question used to inquire about someone’s current situation, progress, or how they are doing. • It can be used informally with friends, family, or acquaintances. • The phrase can refer to anything—work, life in general, or a specific situation.

Question 88

My condolences

Answer 88

✅ Meaning: Başınız sağ olsun (My condolences, used to express sympathy for someone who has experienced a loss) Usage Examples: • Başınız sağ olsun, çok üzüldüm. (My condolences, I’m very sorry.) • Başınız sağ olsun, Allah sabır versin. (My condolences, may God give you patience.) • Başınız sağ olsun, kaybınız için çok üzgünüm. (My condolences, I’m very sad for your loss.) Grammar & Usage: • “Başınız sağ olsun” is a formal and respectful way to express sympathy after someone’s loss. • It is used when offering condolences to someone who has experienced the death of a loved one. • You may also add additional comforting words, such as “Allah sabır versin” (May God grant you patience) to offer more support.

Question 89

Have a nice holiday

Answer 89

✅ Meaning: İyi tatiller (Have a nice holiday) Usage Examples: • İyi tatiller, güzel bir tatil geçirmeni dilerim. (Have a nice holiday, I wish you a wonderful holiday.) • İyi tatiller, rahatlamayı unutma! (Have a nice holiday, don’t forget to relax!) Grammar & Usage: • “İyi tatiller” is used to wish someone well during their holiday or vacation. • It is often said before someone leaves for a trip, and can also be used in casual or formal contexts.

Question 90

Have a nice journey

Answer 90

✅ Meaning: İyi yolculuklar (Have a nice journey) Usage Examples: • İyi yolculuklar, güle güle git! (Have a nice journey, go with a smile!) • İyi yolculuklar, umarım yolculuğun rahat geçer. (Have a nice journey, I hope your trip goes smoothly.) Grammar & Usage: • “İyi yolculuklar” is used to wish someone well as they begin a trip or journey. • It can be said before someone leaves for any type of travel, whether near or far.

Question 91

Forget about it Never mind Don’t worry about it

Answer 91

✅ Meaning: Boş ver (Forget about it, Never mind, Don’t worry about it) Usage Examples: • Boş ver, önemli değil. (Forget about it, it’s not important.) • Boş ver, zaten geç kaldım. (Never mind, I’m already late anyway.) • Boş ver, bunu başka zaman hallederiz. (Don’t worry about it, we can deal with this later.) Grammar & Usage: • “Boş ver” is an informal phrase used to dismiss something, suggest that it’s not worth worrying about, or tell someone to forget it. • It is typically used in casual conversations, often to convey that something is not a big deal or is not worth further attention.

Question 92

Only Just

Answer 92

✅ Meaning: • Yalnızca (Only, Just) • Sadece (Only, Just) Usage Examples: • Yalnızca bir kişi var. (There is only one person.) • Sadece bir saatim kaldı. (I only have one hour left.) • Yalnızca seninle gitmek istiyorum. (I only want to go with you.) • Sadece biraz dinlenmek istiyorum. (I just want to rest a little.) Grammar & Usage: • “Yalnızca” and “sadece” are both used to express exclusivity, meaning “only” or “just” in English. • “Yalnızca” can be slightly more formal or literary compared to “sadece”, but their meaning is essentially the same. Both can be used interchangeably in most contexts, though “sadece” is more commonly used in everyday speech. • Both words typically precede the noun or verb they modify in a sentence.

Question 93

In that case At that time

Answer 93

✅ Meaning: • O zaman (Then, in that case, at that time) Usage Examples: • Yarın hava güzel olacak. O zaman pikniğe gidelim. (The weather will be nice tomorrow. Then, let’s go for a picnic.) • Eğer sen de geliyorsan, o zaman bekleyelim. (If you’re coming too, then let’s wait.) • Çocukken bu mahallede oturuyorduk. O zaman her şey farklıydı. (We used to live in this neighborhood when we were kids. At that time, everything was different.) Grammar & Usage: • “O zaman” can mean “then” in the sense of making a decision based on new information (like “in that case”). • It can also refer to a point in the past (“at that time”). • Often used to introduce a logical conclusion or decision.

Question 94

Together

Answer 94

✅ Meaning: beraber (together) Usage Examples: • Bu akşam yemeği beraber yiyelim. (Let’s have dinner together tonight.) • Biz her zaman beraber çalışıyoruz. (We always work together.) • Beraber sinemaya gitmek ister misin? (Do you want to go to the cinema together?) Note: “Beraber” means “together” and is used to describe actions done collectively with others. It is often interchangeable with “birlikte.”

Question 95

There

Answer 95

✅ Meaning: orada (there) Usage Examples: • Kitabın masanın üzerinde, orada duruyor. (Your book is on the table, it’s there.) • Orada ne yapıyorsun? (What are you doing there?) • Buluşma noktası orada olacak. (The meeting point will be there.) Note: “Orada” means “there” and refers to a location that is not near the speaker but is known or pointed out. It is used to describe where something or someone is.

Question 96

Have fun!

Answer 96

✅ Meaning: İyi eğlenceler (Have fun) Usage Examples: • Geceye gitmeden önce, iyi eğlenceler! (Have fun before you head out for the night!) • Tatilin tadını çıkar, iyi eğlenceler! (Enjoy your vacation, have fun!) • Arkadaşlarım eğlenceli bir partiye gitmiş, onlara iyi eğlenceler dedim. (My friends went to a fun party, I wished them to have fun.) Note: “İyi eğlenceler” is a phrase used to wish someone “have fun” or “enjoy yourself.” It is typically said when someone is about to engage in an activity meant for enjoyment or relaxation.

Question 97

Yesterday

Answer 97

✅ Meaning: dün (yesterday) Usage Examples: • Dün sinemaya gittik. (We went to the cinema yesterday.) • Hava dün çok güzeldi. (The weather was very nice yesterday.) • Dün seni aradım ama ulaşamadım. (I called you yesterday, but I couldn’t reach you.) Note: “Dün” means “yesterday” and is used to refer to the previous day. It is commonly used in past tense sentences.

Question 98

Every time Always Forever All the time

Answer 98

✅ Meaning: hep (always, every time) Usage Examples: • Hep mutlu olmalısın. (You should always be happy.) • Hep aynı hataları yapıyorsun. (You always make the same mistakes.) • Hep seni bekliyorum. (I’m always waiting for you.) Note: “Hep” means “always” or “every time” and is used to express something that happens repeatedly or without exception. It emphasizes consistency or continuity in actions or states.

Question 99

Sir, madam

Answer 99

✅ Meaning: efendim (sir, madam, excuse me, what did you say?) Usage Examples: • Efendim, size nasıl yardımcı olabilirim? (Excuse me, how can I help you?) • Efendim, söylediklerinizi tam anlayamadım. (Sir/Madam, I didn’t quite catch what you said.) • Efendim, lütfen bekleyin. (Excuse me, please wait.) Note: “Efendim” is a polite and respectful term often used to address someone, similar to “sir” or “madam” in English. It can also be used to get someone’s attention politely or when you haven’t heard them properly (similar to saying “excuse me?”).

Question 100

For how much … ? At what price … ?

Answer 100

✅ Meaning: kaça (for how much, at what price) Usage Examples: • Bu elbise kaça? (How much is this dress?) • Kaça satıyorsunuz bu kitabı? (How much are you selling this book for?) • Bu çantayı kaça aldın? (How much did you buy this bag for?) Note: “Kaça” is used when asking for the price of something. It is an informal way to inquire about the cost in Turkish. The formal version would be “ne kadar?”, but “kaça” is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.