How to Say “Enough!” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Enough!” in Turkish is Yeter! It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Yeter!
- Literally
- “it suffices”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Yeter! is built
- yet-suffice, be enough
- -eraorist
Other ways to say “Enough!”
- Yeter artık!Informal
“enough already!”
Exasperated.
- Bu kadar yeterNeutral
“this much is enough”
Calm, e.g. when food is being served.
- Tamam, yeterInformal
“OK, that’s enough”
Stopping someone.
Example dialogue
- A
Biraz daha çay koyayım mı?
Shall I pour you some more tea?
- B
Sağ ol, bu kadar yeter.
Thanks, that’s enough.
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“Enough!” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Enough” in Turkish?
The most common way is Yeter! (literally “it suffices”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Yeter artık (“enough already!”): exasperated.
Is Yeter formal or informal?
Yeter is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Yeter artık (“enough already!”).
What does each part of Yeter mean?
yet- = suffice, be enough; -er = aorist. Yeter is the aorist of yetmek (to suffice).
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