How to Say “Be Careful” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Be careful” in Turkish is Dikkat et. It is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. Below are 4 alternatives (formal, neutral), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Dikkat et
- Literally
- “do attention”
- Register
- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Dikkat et is built
- dikkatattention, care
- etdo (imperative)
Other ways to say “Be careful”
- Dikkat edinFormal
“be careful (polite)”
To strangers or a group.
- Dikkat!Neutral
“caution!”
Signs and shouted warnings.
- Aman dikkatInformal
“oh, careful”
Anxious warning.
- Kendine dikkat etInformal
“look after yourself”
Caring goodbye.
Example dialogue
- A
Dikkat et, yer ıslak!
Be careful, the floor is wet!
- B
Tamam, sağ ol.
OK, thanks.
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“Be careful” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Be careful” in Turkish?
The most common way is Dikkat et (literally “do attention”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Dikkat edin (“be careful (polite)”): to strangers or a group.
Is Dikkat et formal or informal?
Dikkat et is informal, for friends, family and people your own age. For a formal alternative, use Dikkat edin (“be careful (polite)”).
What does each part of Dikkat et mean?
dikkat = attention, care; et = do (imperative). Dikkat etmek takes the dative for what you watch out for: arabalara dikkat et (watch out for cars), kendine dikkat et (take care of yourself).
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