How to Say “Calm Down” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Calm down” in Turkish is Sakin ol. 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
Sakin ol
- Literally
- “be calm”
- Register
- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Sakin ol is built
- sakincalm
- olbe (imperative of olmak)
Other ways to say “Calm down”
- Sakin olunFormal
“calm down (polite)”
Polite or plural.
- Rahat olInformal
“be relaxed”
“Relax”.
- Sakin, sakinInformal
“easy, easy”
Soothing.
- Derin bir nefes alNeutral
“take a deep breath”
Practical advice.
Example dialogue
- A
Uçağı kaçıracağız!
We’re going to miss the plane!
- B
Sakin ol, daha iki saat var.
Calm down, there are still two hours.
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“Calm down” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Calm down” in Turkish?
The most common way is Sakin ol (literally “be calm”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Sakin olun (“calm down (polite)”): polite or plural.
Is Sakin ol formal or informal?
Sakin ol is informal, for friends, family and people your own age. For a formal alternative, use Sakin olun (“calm down (polite)”).
What does each part of Sakin ol mean?
sakin = calm; ol = be (imperative of olmak). Ol is the imperative “be”: sakin ol, dikkatli ol, hazır ol.
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