Learn some Turkish!
It's always good to be able to speak a little of the language of the country you're visiting.
In Turunç, basic English is widely-spoken but even so, the locals will really appreciate it if you make an effort to say a few simple Turkish words and phrases. As you travel out into the surrounding villages it can be really useful to be able to have a simple conversation.
So here are a handful of the most useful things to be able to say:
| English | Turkish | Listen! |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Merhaba | |
| Good morning | Günaydın | |
| Good evening | Iyi akşamlar | |
| Good night | Iyi geceler | |
| See you later! | Görüşürüz! | |
| See you next year | Seneye görüsürüz | |
| How are you? | Nasılsınız | |
| I'm fine, thank you | Iyiyim teşekkür ederim | |
| Please | Lütfen | |
| Thanks | Teşekkürler | |
| Yes | Evet | |
| No | Hayır | |
| You're welcome (literally "not at all") | Bir şey değil | |
| OK | Tamam | |
| Maybe | Belki | |
| Later | Sonra | |
| What is your name? | Adınız ne? | |
| My name is…... | Benim adım….... | |
| I'm pleased to meet you | Memnun oldum | |
| Water | Su | |
| Tea | Çay | |
| Coffee | Kahve | |
| Milk | Süt | |
| Sugar | Şeker | |
| Beer | Bira | |
| Wine | Şarap | |
| Enjoy your meal | Afiyet olsun | |
| Very tasty (compliment after a meal) | Çok lezzetli | |
| Welcome | Hosgeldiniz | |
| Welcome yourself (typical response) | Hoşbulduk | |
| (I) do not understand | Anlamadım | |
| The bill please | Hesap lütfen | |
| Cheers! | Şerefe |