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The official language of Turkey is Turkish, which is spoken by approximately 90% of the population. Other minority languages are Kurdish, Arabic, Circassian, Greek and Armenian. The majority of young Turk’s will speak enough English to get by, so learning Turkish isn’t essential, however you will find that you get more out of your trip if you do make the effort to learn a few simple phrases – Luckily, basic Turkish is fairly easily to learn as it is a logical, phonetic language. A few simple phrases to help you get by are detailed below.
Hello – Merhaba (Mehr-hah-bah)
Good Morning – Günayd?n (gew-nahy-duhn)
Good Evening – ?yi ak?amlar (ee-akh-sham-lar)
Good Night – ?yi geceler (ee-geh-jeh-ler)
Goodbye – Allaha ?smarlad?k (ah-lars-mar-lah-duk)
How are you? – Nas?ls?n?z? (nah-suhl-suh-nuhz)
I’m good, thank you – ?yiyim, te?ekkür ederim (ee-yeem-tesh-ek-kur-eh-dehr-eem)
And you? – Ya siz? – (Ya suz)
Thank you – Te?ekkür ederim (tesh-ek-kur-eh-dehr-eem)
Please – Lütfen (lewt-fen)
Yes – Evet
No – hayir (higher)……or more formal – Yok
What is your name? – Ad?n?z ne? (Adu-nuz-ne?)
I am (Ant) – Ben (Ant)’im
This 13-day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus, features a 3-night cruise in the Gulf of Fethiye on board a traditional Turkish gulet and explores the fantastic scenery of Cappadocia.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
13
From
$2080
$2215
This comprehensive tour takes you on a journey across one of the most spectacularly beautiful countries in the world. Amazing mountain scenery mixed with lush, wildlife rich jungles, ancient hilltop villages & bustling Kathmandu.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
15
From
$1905
$2115
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