You are heading off for your Turkish adventure but before you leave home here are a few language tips that will go a long way in helping you on your holiday.
A few simple survival phrases will help you get the best price for whatever you buy, or get those guys (hounding you to buy that carpet) off your back.
1 – Merhaba (Mer-ha-ba) – Hello
2 – Evet (Eh-vet) – Yes , Hayır (H-eye-uhr) – No
3 – Lütfen (Lewt-fen) – Please
4 – Bira lütfen (Bee-ra Lewt-fen) Beer please
5 – Su (Soo) – Water
6 – Çok ucuz (Chok oo-juz) – Very cheap
7 – Çok pahalı (Chok pa-ha-luh) – Very expensive
8 – Teşekkür ederim (Teh-shek-kewr-eh-deh-reem) – Thank you !
9 – Anlamıyorum (An-la-muh-yo-room) – I don’t understand
10 – Bu kaç Lira ? (Boo-kach-lee-ra) – How much is it ?
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