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Hello
A common Turkish greeting.
Goodbye
A farewell greeting used when leaving.
Good morning
A greeting used in the morning.
Good evening
A greeting used in the evening.
Good night
A farewell used at night before sleeping.
Thank you
An expression of gratitude.
Please
A polite word used when making a request.
Sorry / I apologize
An expression of apology.
Yes
An affirmative response.
No
A negative response.
How are you?
A polite inquiry about someone's wellbeing.
My name is
A phrase used to introduce yourself.
Nice to meet you
Said when meeting someone for the first time.
Welcome
Used to greet someone who has arrived.
See you later
A casual farewell expression.
Excuse me
Used to get attention or apologize for a minor action.
You are welcome
A polite response to being thanked.
Cheers / To your health
A toast said when clinking glasses.
One
The number 1.
Two
The number 2.
Three
The number 3.
Four
The number 4.
Five
The number 5.
Six
The number 6.
Seven
The number 7.
Eight
The number 8.
Nine
The number 9.
Ten
The number 10.
Hundred
The number 100.
Thousand
The number 1000.
Zero
The number 0.
Today
Referring to the current day.
Yesterday
Referring to the day before today.
Tomorrow
Referring to the day after today.
Hour / Clock / Time
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; also means clock.
Minute
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Week
A period of seven days.
Month / Moon
A period of approximately 30 days; also means moon.
Year
A period of 12 months.
Morning
The early part of the day.
Evening
The later part of the day.
Night
The dark period between sunset and sunrise.
Mother
A female parent.
Father
A male parent.
Brother
A male sibling.
Sister
A female sibling.
Grandfather
The father of one's parent.
Grandmother
The mother of one's parent.
Son
A male child.
Daughter
A female child.
Husband
A married man.
Wife
A married woman.
Friend
A person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection.
Person
A human being.
Man
An adult male human.
Woman
An adult female human.
Child
A young human being.
Neighbor
A person who lives nearby.
Teacher
A person who teaches others.
Student
A person who studies at a school or university.
Bread
A staple food made from baked dough.
Water
A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life.
Tea
A popular hot drink in Turkey made from tea leaves.
Coffee
A hot drink made from coffee beans.
Rice / Pilaf
A cooked rice dish, a staple in Turkish cuisine.
Meat
The flesh of animals used as food.
Vegetable
An edible plant or part of a plant.
Fruit
The sweet, edible product of a plant.
Milk
A white liquid produced by mammals.
Cheese
A dairy product made from milk.
Egg
An oval or round object laid by birds, used as food.
Soup
A liquid dish made by boiling ingredients.
Breakfast
The first meal of the day.
Lunch
The midday meal.
Dinner
The evening meal.
Dessert / Sweet
A sweet dish eaten after the main course.
Salt
A white crystalline substance used to flavor food.
Sugar / Candy
A sweet crystalline substance; also means candy.
Oil / Fat
A substance used in cooking.
Restaurant
A place where meals are served.
Airport
A place where aircraft take off and land.
Train
A vehicle that runs on rails.
Bus
A large motor vehicle for public transport.
Hotel
A place providing accommodation for travelers.
City
A large town.
Village
A small settlement in a rural area.
Road / Path / Way
A route or path between places.
Map
A visual representation of an area.
Ticket
A pass or voucher for travel or entry.
Passport
A document for international travel.
Sea
A large body of salt water.
Beach
A sandy shore near a sea or lake.
Mosque
A Muslim place of worship.
Market / Bazaar
An open-air market where goods are sold.
Hospital
A place providing medical treatment.
School
An institution for education.
Bank
A financial institution.
Pharmacy
A shop that dispenses medicines.
Tree
A tall plant with a trunk and branches.
Flower
The seed-bearing part of a plant.
River
A large natural stream of water.
Lake
A large body of fresh water.
Mountain
A large natural elevation of the earth.
Sun
The star at the center of our solar system.
Moon / Crescent
The crescent moon, also a symbol of Turkey.
Star
A luminous celestial body in the sky.
Rain
Water falling from clouds.
Snow
White precipitation that falls as snowflakes.
Wind
Moving air in the atmosphere.
Forest
A large area covered with trees.
Animal
A living organism that can move.
Bird
A feathered animal that can usually fly.
Fish
An aquatic animal with fins and gills.
Sky
The atmosphere above the earth.
Head
The upper part of the body containing the brain.
Face
The front part of the head.
Eye
The organ of sight.
Hand
The end part of the arm with fingers.
Arm
The upper limb of the body.
Leg
The lower limb used for walking.
Foot
The lower extremity of the leg.
Heart
The organ that pumps blood through the body.
Sick / Ill
Not in good health.
Doctor
A person qualified in medicine.
Medicine / Drug
A substance used to treat illness.
Pain / Ache
An unpleasant physical sensation.
Hair
The strands growing on the head.
Mouth
The opening in the face for eating and speaking.
Tooth
One of the hard structures in the mouth.
Sleep
The natural state of rest.
Work / Job / Business
Employment or occupation.
Office
A room or building used for professional work.
Money
A medium of exchange used in transactions.
Meeting
A gathering for discussion.
Company / Firm
A business organization.
Salary
Regular payment for employment.
Electronic mail sent over the internet.
Project
A planned undertaking.
Customer / Client
A person who buys goods or services.
Contract / Agreement
A formal legal agreement.
Report
A written account of an activity or event.
Colleague
A person with whom one works.
Deadline
The latest time by which something must be done.
Interview
A formal discussion for employment assessment.
Tradition / Custom
A long-established practice passed down generations.
Festival
A celebration or cultural event.
Holiday / Feast Day
An official day of celebration in Turkish culture.
Religion
A system of spiritual belief and practice.
History / Date
The study of past events; also means date.
Music
Vocal or instrumental sound.
Dance
Movement of the body to music.
Language / Tongue
A system of communication; also means tongue.
Art
Creative expression through various mediums.
Sport
Physical activity done for exercise or competition.
Education
The process of learning and teaching.
Society / Community
A group of people living together.
Internet
The global computer network.
News
Newly received information.
Government
The governing body of a state.
To go
To move from one place to another.
To come
To move toward a place.
To be / To become
To exist or to come into a state.
To eat
To consume food.
To drink
To swallow liquid.
To speak / To talk
To communicate verbally.
To listen
To pay attention to sound.
To see
To perceive with the eyes.
To look / To watch
To direct one's gaze toward something.
To read
To look at and understand written words.
To write
To put words down in writing.
To know
To have knowledge or information.
To want / To wish
To desire or wish for something.
To love / To like
To have strong affection for.
To buy / To purchase
To acquire something in exchange for money.
To sell
To exchange something for money.
To give
To provide something to someone.
To take / To get
To reach for and hold something.
To help / To assist
To make it easier for someone.
To open / To turn on
To move to an open position; to switch on.
To close / To turn off
To move to a closed position; to switch off.
To think
To use one's mind to form ideas.
To understand
To comprehend the meaning of something.
To find
To discover or locate something.
Beautiful / Nice
Pleasing to the senses or aesthetics.
Big / Large
Of great size.
Small / Little
Of little size.
New
Recently made or acquired.
Old / Former
Having existed for a long time.
Good
Of high quality or a positive nature.
Bad
Of low quality or a negative nature.
Hot / Warm
Having a high temperature.
Cold
Having a low temperature.
Fast / Quick
Moving with speed.
Slow
Not moving quickly.
Easy
Not difficult.
Difficult / Hard
Requiring effort or skill.
Ugly
Unpleasant to look at.
Important
Of great significance.
True / Correct
In accordance with fact or reality.
Wrong / Incorrect
Not correct or accurate.
What
Asks for information about something.
Who
Asks about a person.
Where
Asks about a place or location.
When
Asks about time.
Why
Asks for a reason or explanation.
How
Asks about the manner or way.
How much / How many
Asks about quantity or price.
Which
Asks about a choice between options.
Whose
Asks about possession.
Is there / Are there?
Asks whether something exists or is present.
Can I / May I?
Asks for permission.
Because
For the reason that.
House / Home
A building where people live.
Room
A space within a building.
Door
A movable barrier for an entrance.
Window
A glass opening in a wall.
Chair
A seat with a back.
Table
A flat-topped piece of furniture with legs.
Phone / Telephone
A device for communicating by voice.
Book
A written or printed work.
Car / Automobile
A motor vehicle for road transport.
Clothes / Clothing
Items worn to cover the body.
Key
A metal instrument for opening locks.
Price
The amount of money for a product.
Name
A word by which a person is known.
Address
The location of a place.
Bag
A container for carrying things.
To ask
To put a question to someone.
To answer / To reply
To respond to a question.
To wait
To remain in a place until something happens.
Happiness
The state of being happy.
Sadness
The feeling of sorrow.
Love
A deep feeling of affection.
Fear
An unpleasant emotion caused by danger.
Anger
A strong feeling of displeasure.
Excitement / Enthusiasm
A feeling of great eagerness.
Hope
A feeling that something desired will happen.
Pride
A feeling of deep satisfaction.
Stress
A state of mental or emotional strain.
Peace / Calm
A state of tranquility.
Joy
Great happiness or delight.
Loneliness
Sadness from lack of company.
Surprise
An unexpected event or feeling.
Jealousy
Unhappiness about another's advantage.
Enough / Sufficient
As much as required.
Free (no cost)
Without cost or charge.
Happy
Feeling or showing joy.
Sad
Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.
Technological
Relating to or involving technology.
To sleep
To rest in a state of sleep.