How to Say “Can I Try It on?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Can I try it on?” in Turkish is Deneyebilir miyim? 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
Deneyebilir miyim?
- Literally
- “can-I-try?”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Deneyebilir miyim? is built
- dene-try
- -yebil-can (y buffer)
- -iraorist
- miyimquestion + I
Other ways to say “Can I try it on?”
- Bunu deneyebilir miyim?Neutral
“can I try this on?”
With the object.
- Deneme kabini nerede?Neutral
“where is the fitting room?”
Kabin alone also works.
- Üstüme olmadıNeutral
“it didn’t fit me”
Literally “it didn’t become on me”.
How to reply
Tabii, kabinler şurada.
Of course, the fitting rooms are over there.
Example dialogue
- A
Bu elbiseyi deneyebilir miyim?
Can I try this dress on?
- B
Tabii, kabinler arkada.
Of course, the fitting rooms are at the back.
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“Can I try it on?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Can I try it on” in Turkish?
The most common way is Deneyebilir miyim? (literally “can-I-try?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Bunu deneyebilir miyim (“can I try this on?”): with the object.
How do you reply to Deneyebilir miyim?
Typical replies are Tabii, kabinler şurada. (“Of course, the fitting rooms are over there.”).
What does each part of Deneyebilir miyim mean?
dene- = try; -yebil- = can (y buffer); -ir = aorist; miyim = question + I. Denemek means “to try (on, out)”.
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