How to Say “Happy New Year” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Happy New Year” in Turkish is Mutlu yıllar. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal, formal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Mutlu yıllar
- Literally
- “happy years”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Mutlu yıllar is built
- mutluhappy
- yılyear
- -larplural
Other ways to say “Happy New Year”
- Yeni yılın kutlu olsunInformal
“happy new year (to you)”
Informal.
- Yeni yılınız kutlu olsunFormal
“happy new year (polite)”
Cards and colleagues.
- İyi senelerNeutral
“good years”
Common in speech.
- Nice yıllaraNeutral
“to many years”
Toast-like wish.
How to reply
Size de mutlu yıllar!
Happy New Year to you too!
Sana da!
You too!
Example dialogue
- A
Mutlu yıllar! Yeni yılda her şey gönlünce olsun.
Happy New Year! May everything go the way you wish this year.
- B
Sana da mutlu yıllar, sağlık dolu bir yıl olsun!
Happy New Year to you too, may it be a year full of health!
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“Happy New Year” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Happy New Year” in Turkish?
The most common way is Mutlu yıllar (literally “happy years”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Yeni yılın kutlu olsun (“happy new year (to you)”): informal.
How do you reply to Mutlu yıllar?
Typical replies are Size de mutlu yıllar! (“Happy New Year to you too!”) and Sana da! (“You too!”).
What does each part of Mutlu yıllar mean?
mutlu = happy; yıl = year; -lar = plural. New Year’s Eve (yılbaşı) is Turkey’s big winter celebration, with a decorated tree, a family dinner and small gifts.
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