Turkish · Greetings & Phrases
Hayır
No
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative response.
Example
Hayır, istemiyorum.
No, I do not want it.
Etymology
'Hayır' is derived from Old Turkic and has maintained its negative meaning throughout history, serving as a simple refusal or negation.
How & Where It’s Used
Hayır is used across all registers, geographic regions, and social contexts as a straightforward negation, primarily spoken.