How to Say “Can You Write It Down?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Can you write it down?” in Turkish is Yazabilir misiniz? It is formal: polite: for strangers, elders, customers and officials. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Yazabilir misiniz?
- Literally
- “can-write are-you?”
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- Formalpolite: for strangers, elders, customers and officials
How Yazabilir misiniz? is built
- yaz-write
- -abil-can
- -iraorist
- misinizquestion + you (polite)
Other ways to say “Can you write it down?”
- Yazar mısınız?Formal
“would you write it?”
Aorist request.
- Bana yazar mısın?Informal
“would you write it for me?”
To a friend.
- Buraya yazabilir misiniz?Formal
“could you write it here?”
Pointing at paper or a phone.
How to reply
Tabii, buyurun.
Of course, here you are.
Example dialogue
- A
Adresi yazabilir misiniz? Unutmayayım.
Could you write down the address? So I don’t forget.
- B
Tabii, telefonunuza mesaj atayım.
Sure, let me text it to your phone.
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“Can you write it down?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Can you write it down” in Turkish?
The most common way is Yazabilir misiniz? (literally “can-write are-you?”), which is formal: polite: for strangers, elders, customers and officials. You will also hear Yazar mısınız (“would you write it?”): aorist request.
How do you reply to Yazabilir misiniz?
Typical replies are Tabii, buyurun. (“Of course, here you are.”).
What does each part of Yazabilir misiniz mean?
yaz- = write; -abil- = can; -ir = aorist; misiniz = question + you (polite). A written word is far easier to look up, and Turkish spelling matches pronunciation closely, so this is a useful trick for beginners.
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