Turkish · Greetings & Phrases
Günaydın
Good morning
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A greeting used in the morning.
Example
Günaydın, iyi sabahlar!
Good morning, have a good day!
Etymology
'Günaydın' is a compound of 'gün' (day) and 'aydın' (bright), meaning 'may your day be bright'. It reflects the Turkish custom of wishing others well at the start of the day.
How & Where It’s Used
Günaydın is used primarily in the morning as a greeting and is considered polite in both formal and informal settings. It is used across all regions of Turkey.