The words “Learn Turkish” written in a notebook (rummess (123RF))
Although the basics are great, nothing beats hearing the language spoken well. Make the most of your tour in Türkiye by trying to learn the language.
Incirlik Library
Bldg. 1001 | 676-6759
DoD MWR Libraries offers Mango, an interactive program with more than 70 languages to learn. A quick verification of your eligibility at dodmwrlibraries.org and you can access 10 chapters of Turkish for free.
Conversational Turkish Language & Culture Course
Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., the library provides a weekly culture and language class to get you comfortable being off the installation and having a basic conversation with the locals.
Education Center
Need an elective for your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate degree or otherwise? Check the course schedules to take Turkish as a foreign language course.
Web Browser Translation
Desktop and mobile web browsers can be enabled to translate webpages in whole or in part. You may have to enable plug-ins, but apps like Google Chrome and Safari’s TranslateMe provide this convenience when Turkish websites do not have language options.
Duolingo
For language learning (free and paid options).
Google Translate App
This app allows you to translate typed and spoken language, plus the Google Lens features allows to translate Turkish from images via your camera. Keep in mind that there are informal and formal phrases in the Turkish language, so there will be times when Google Translate does not distinguish between the two. In formal situations, it is a good idea to cross-reference word choice with another credible source.
Ready to learn Turkish? Local nationals will appreciate that you are attempting to speak their native language. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Hello ....................................................................... Merhaba
Welcome.............................................. Hoşgeldiniz (Formal)
Welcome.............................................. Hoşgeldin (Informal)
Glad to be here.................................................... Hoş bulduk
Good Morning........................................................ Günaydın
Good Evening..................................................... İyi akşamlar
Good Day................................................................ İyi günler
Please.......................................................................... Lütfen
Thank you........................................................... Teşekkürler
Thank you very much ........................... çok teşekkür ederim
You’re welcome............................ Rica ederim / Bir şey değil
What is your name?............................... Adın ne? (Informal)
What is your name?........................... Adınız nedir? (Formal)
My name is _____ ........................... Adım _____. (Informal)
My name is _____. .................... Benim adım ____. (Formal)
Nice to meet you........................................ Memnun oldum.
How are you?......................................... Nasılsın? (Informal)
How are you?......................................... Nasılsınız? (Formal)
Yes.................................................................................. Evet
No................................................................................. Hayır
Excuse me (To get attention).............. Bakar mısıniz? (Polite)
Excuse me (Begging pardon)................................ Afedersiniz
I’m sorry............................................................. Özür dilerim
Where is the toilet?..................................... Tuvalet nerede?
I don’t understand...................... Anlamıyorum / Anlamadım
Do you speak English?.................. İngilizce biliyor musunuz?
