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How to say “Thank you” in Turkish

Teşekkür ederim.
teh·shehk·kewr eh·deh·reem
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Meaning
Thank you.
Pronunciation
teh·shehk·kewr eh·deh·reem

What “Teşekkür ederim” really means

Teşekkür ederim is the standard "Thank you". It works everywhere: shops, taxis, offices and homes. Shorter forms are "Teşekkürler" (thanks) and the casual "Sağ ol". To thank strongly, say "Çok teşekkür ederim".

💬 Example dialogues

GarsonBuyurun, çayınız.Here is your tea.

BenTeşekkür ederim.Thank you.

GarsonAfiyet olsun.Enjoy.

ZeynepKapıyı tuttuğun için teşekkür ederim.Thanks for holding the door.

CanRica ederim.You're welcome.

🚫 When NOT to use it

With close friends it can sound stiff; "Sağ ol" or "Eyvallah" is warmer. After a meal at someone's home, "Ellerinize sağlık" is the expected thanks, not only Teşekkür ederim.

🇹🇷 Culture note

Turks thank by blessing too: "Allah razı olsun" (may God be pleased with you) is common from older people when you help them.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • ✗ Teşekkür ederiz (alone) → ✓ Teşekkür ederim-iz means "we"; use -im when you thank for yourself.

Culture tip

Turkish has magic words for everyday moments: say Kolay gelsin to anyone working and Ellerine sağlık to anyone who cooked for you.

Letters to watch in this sentence

  • Ş ş like sh in “shoe”
  • İ i like ee in “see”
  • Ü ü say “ee” with rounded lips (French u)

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