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Aug 2024
10m 2s

How to greet people in Turkish - Part 1

Sercan
About this episode

Learn how to greet people in Turkish and when to use common Turkish greetings in different situations.

This lesson is designed for English speakers learning Turkish, focusing on real-life usage, formality, and natural everyday conversations.

You’ll learn greetings such as merhaba, selam, günaydın, iyi akşamlar, and how to choose the right expression depending on the person and situation.

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