How to Say “A Table for Two” in Turkish
The usual way to say “A table for two” in Turkish is İki kişilik masa, lütfen. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives, how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
İki kişilik masa, lütfen
- Literally
- “two-person table, please”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How İki kişilik masa, lütfen is built
- ikitwo
- kişi-likfor … persons (-lik)
- masatable
- lütfenplease
Other ways to say “A table for two”
- İki kişiyizNeutral
“we are two people”
The most natural thing to say at the door.
- Bir masa ayırtmak istiyorumNeutral
“I’d like to book a table”
Causative ayırtmak: have it set aside.
- Dışarıda masa var mı?Neutral
“is there a table outside?”
Terrace seating.
How to reply
Buyurun, şöyle geçin.
Please, come this way.
Pencere kenarı olur mu?
Is a window table OK?
Example dialogue
- A
İyi akşamlar, iki kişiyiz.
Good evening, there are two of us.
- B
Hoş geldiniz, buyurun şu masaya.
Welcome, please take this table.
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“A table for two” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “A table for two” in Turkish?
The most common way is İki kişilik masa, lütfen (literally “two-person table, please”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear İki kişiyiz (“we are two people”): the most natural thing to say at the door.
How do you reply to İki kişilik masa, lütfen?
Typical replies are Buyurun, şöyle geçin. (“Please, come this way.”) and Pencere kenarı olur mu? (“Is a window table OK?”).
What does each part of İki kişilik masa, lütfen mean?
iki = two; kişi-lik = for … persons (-lik); masa = table; lütfen = please. The -lik suffix makes “for … persons”: iki kişilik masa, dört kişilik oda.
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