How to Say “Have a Nice Day” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Have a nice day” in Turkish is İyi günler. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (formal, informal), 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
- günlerdays (plural of gün)
Other ways to say “Have a nice day”
- İyi günler dilerimFormal
“I wish you a good day”
Polite; customer service and emails.
- Günün güzel geçsinInformal
“may your day go nicely”
Warm, for friends and family.
- İyi çalışmalarNeutral
“good work”
To someone at work or studying.
- İyi eğlencelerInformal
“have fun”
When someone is going out or to a party.
How to reply
Size de!
You too!
Sana da!
You too! (informal)
Teşekkürler, size de iyi günler.
Thanks, have a good day too.
Example dialogue
- A
Fişiniz burada. İyi günler!
Here’s your receipt. Have a nice day!
- B
Teşekkürler, size de!
Thanks, you too!
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“Have a nice day” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Have a nice day” in Turkish?
The most common way is İyi günler (literally “good days”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear İyi günler dilerim (“I wish you a good day”): polite; customer service and emails.
How do you reply to İyi günler?
Typical replies are Size de! (“You too!”) and Sana da! (“You too! (informal)”).
What does each part of İyi günler mean?
iyi = good; günler = days (plural of gün). This is the stock goodbye in shops, taxis and offices.
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