How to Say “Hello on the Phone” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Hello on the phone” in Turkish is Alo? It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (formal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Alo?
- Literally
- “hello? (from French allô)”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Alo? is built
- alotelephone greeting
Other ways to say “Hello on the phone”
- Efendim?Neutral
“yes? (lit. my lord)”
Answering when you know who is calling.
- BuyurunFormal
“yes, go ahead”
How businesses answer the phone.
- Alo, kimsiniz?Neutral
“hello, who is this?”
When the number is unknown.
How to reply
Alo, merhaba, ben Ece.
Hello, hi, it’s Ece.
Alo, Kemal Bey'le mi görüşüyorum?
Hello, am I speaking with Mr Kemal?
Example dialogue
- A
Alo?
Hello?
- B
Alo Ayşe, benim. Müsait misin?
Hello Ayşe, it’s me. Are you free to talk?
- A
Efendim, söyle.
Yes, go ahead.
Related phrases
All phrases →More everyday expressions
Go deeper
“Hello on the phone” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Hello on the phone” in Turkish?
The most common way is Alo? (literally “hello? (from French allô)”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Efendim (“yes? (lit. my lord)”): answering when you know who is calling.
How do you reply to Alo?
Typical replies are Alo, merhaba, ben Ece. (“Hello, hi, it’s Ece.”) and Alo, Kemal Bey'le mi görüşüyorum? (“Hello, am I speaking with Mr Kemal?”).
When do Turks say Alo?
Alo is only for the phone; face to face you say merhaba. Callers identify themselves with ben + name (Ben Ece), and benim means “it’s me”.
Learn Turkish phrases in context
The TurkLogic app teaches phrases like this inside 140 structured lessons, with audio, quizzes and spaced repetition so they stick.
Free Download • In-App Purchases