How to Say “Good Afternoon” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Good afternoon” in Turkish is İyi günler. 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
İyi günler
- Literally
- “good days”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How İyi günler is built
- iyigood
- günday
- -lerplural; well-wishing formulas are usually plural
Other ways to say “Good afternoon”
- TünaydınNeutral
“good afternoon”
A dictionary word modelled on günaydın; you will rarely hear it.
- MerhabaNeutral
“hello”
The most natural afternoon greeting when you arrive.
- Kolay gelsinNeutral
“may it come easy”
The usual greeting to someone who is working, at any time of day.
How to reply
Size de iyi günler.
Good day to you too.
Teşekkürler, iyi günler.
Thanks, have a good day.
Example dialogue
- A
İyi günler, nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?
Good afternoon, how can I help?
- B
İyi günler. Saat üçte randevum vardı.
Good afternoon. I have an appointment at three.
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“Good afternoon” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Good afternoon” in Turkish?
The most common way is İyi günler (literally “good days”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Tünaydın (“good afternoon”): a dictionary word modelled on günaydın; you will rarely hear it.
How do you reply to İyi günler?
Typical replies are Size de iyi günler. (“Good day to you too.”) and Teşekkürler, iyi günler. (“Thanks, have a good day.”).
What does each part of İyi günler mean?
iyi = good; gün = day; -ler = plural; well-wishing formulas are usually plural. Turkish has no everyday word for “good afternoon”.
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