Turkish

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Here we will start to look at correct ways in which to address People

The equivalent to Mr., Mrs. and Miss are Bey and Hanım.

Unlike English where we use Mr, Mrs and Miss in front of a surname, in Turkish you use Bey and Hanım after a first name.

example

Fred Bey

Fanny Hanım

 

You may also use them after someone’s Job title which would be a polite way of attracting someone’s attention

example

Polis Bey            

Polis Hanım

 

(a new word you may wish to add to your list of basic words is memur meaning public official, including passport controllers and policeman, you may address them as memur bey.

 

If you are providing anyone with a service, you may address them as

beyefendi               Sir

hanımefendi           Madam

or

efendim                  either Sir, Madam or  both 

 

Below are some phrases you have learnt.  When and how would you use them.

 

Phrase	Greeting	Farewell	Morning	Afternoon	Late Afternoon	Evening
İyi akşamlar
İyi günler
Selam
Hoşça Kalın
Merhaba
Günaydın
İyi geceler
Görüsürüz
Hoş geldiniz