How to Say “Can I Have Your Number?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Can I have your number?” in Turkish is Numaranı alabilir miyim? It is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. Below are 3 alternatives (formal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Numaranı alabilir miyim?
- Literally
- “your number can-take am-I?”
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- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Numaranı alabilir miyim? is built
- numaranumber
- -n-your (after a vowel)
- -ıaccusative
- al-abil-can take
- -iraorist
- miyimquestion particle + I
Other ways to say “Can I have your number?”
- Numaranızı alabilir miyim?Formal
“may I have your number? (polite)”
For business contacts.
- Telefon numaran ne?Informal
“what’s your phone number?”
Direct question.
- Instagram'ın var mı?Informal
“do you have Instagram?”
Very common today.
How to reply
Tabii, yazıyorum.
Sure, I’ll type it in.
Sen numaranı ver, ben seni ararım.
Give me yours, I’ll call you.
Example dialogue
- A
Numaranı alabilir miyim? Fotoğrafları göndereyim.
Can I have your number? I’ll send you the photos.
- B
Tabii, sıfır beş yüz otuz iki…
Sure, zero five three two…
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“Can I have your number?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Can I have your number” in Turkish?
The most common way is Numaranı alabilir miyim? (literally “your number can-take am-I?”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Numaranızı alabilir miyim (“may I have your number? (polite)”): for business contacts.
How do you reply to Numaranı alabilir miyim?
Typical replies are Tabii, yazıyorum. (“Sure, I’ll type it in.”) and Sen numaranı ver, ben seni ararım. (“Give me yours, I’ll call you.”).
What does each part of Numaranı alabilir miyim mean?
numara = number; -n- = your (after a vowel); -ı = accusative; al-abil- = can take; -ir = aorist; miyim = question particle + I. Turks read mobile numbers in groups: 0532 is sıfır beş yüz otuz iki.
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