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The Turkey local phrases used on your OverlandingAfrica.com adventure are sure to help you navigate the country, make new friends and put people at ease by showing politeness and respect. Generally speaking, Turkish words and phrases are written phonetically, making it relatively easy to learn a few basic phrases to use during your travels.
Some of the most useful phrases will come in handy when greeting people at markets, restaurants or in the street. Note that when addressing older people always use the more formal greeting. Common greetings include the following:
• Hello: Merhaba! (MARE-HA-BA)
• Good evening: İyi akşamlar! (EE AK-SHAM-LAR)
• Good-bye: Hoşçakal! (HOSH-CHA-KAL)
• How are you? Nasılsın? (NA-SEL-SIN)
• I am fine, and you? İyiyim, sen nasılsın? (EE-IM, SEN NA-SEL-SIN)
• Not very well: Çok iyi değil (CHOK EEYI DEY-EEL)
Other useful phrases to help you get around the markets and shops include:
• How much does it cost? Ne kadar? (NAY KAD-AR)
• Can you help me? Yardım edebilir misiniz? (YARR-DIM ED-EBB-ILL-EAR MISS-IN-IZ)
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